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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA*
*Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda.
10:00 A.M.
January 26, 2015
Riverside County Transportation Commission
4080 Lemon Street, Third Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
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1. Call to Order
2. Self -Introductions
3. Approval of November 17, 2014 Minutes
4. Public Comments (This is for comments on items not listed on agenda. Comments
relating to an item on the agenda will be taken when the item is before the Committee.)
5. Election of Officers
6. Measure A Projections and Other Measure A Matters
a. FY 2014/15 Mid -Year Revenue Projections, Measure A, LTF, TUMF
(Attachment)
b. FY 2015/16 Revenue Projections, Measure A, LTF, TUMF (Attachment)
c. Measure A Allocation Calculation Formula (Verbal Presentation)
7. 2015 Legislative Platform and Preview (Attachment)
8. State CAP and Trade Funding and Disadvantaged Communities (Attachment)
9. 2015 FTIP Update (Attachment)
10. 2015 Draft Obligation Delivery Plan (Attachment)
11. Active Transportation Program (ATP) Updates (Attachment)
12. SB 821 Revamped Guidelines and Announcement for Call for Projects (Verbal
Presentation)
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13. CalRecycle Grant Opportunities for Tire Derived Aggregates (Verbal Presentation)
14. Standard Environmental Reference (Verbal Presentation)
15. Local Assistance Update (Verbal Presentation)
16. January Commission Meeting Highlights (Verbal Presentation)
17. Other Business
18. Adjournment (The next meeting will be March 16, 2015 in Beaumont.)
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MINUTES
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
Monday, November 17, 2014
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) was called to order at 10:01 a.m. at Beaumont City Hall, Conference Room #2,
550 East Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA.
2. SELF -INTRODUCTIONS
Members Present: Ahmad Ansari, City of Moreno Valley
Dave Barakian, City of Palm Springs
Bo Chen, City of Palm Desert
Donna Dean, WRCOG
Tom Garcia, City of Temecula
Kelsey Gormley, City of Beaumont
Bruce Harry, City of Rancho Mirage
Jonathan Hoy, City of Coachella
Joe Indrawan, City of Eastvale
Prem Kumar, City of Moreno Valley
Bob Moehling, City of Murrieta
Farshid Mohammadi, City of Riverside
Victor Monz, City of Hemet
Habib Motlagh, Cities of Canyon Lake,
Perris and San Jacinto
Nelson Nelson, City of Corona
Kahono Oei, City of Banning
Daniel Porras, City of Desert Hot Springs
Tom Rafferty, City of Indio
Patricia Romo, County of Riverside
Ken Seumalo, City of Indian Wells
Michael Shoberg, CVAG
Michael Thornton, City of Calimesa
Sean Yeung, Caltrans
Others Present: Walter Allison, City of Lake Elsinore
Grace Alvarez, RCTC
Amer Attar, City of Temecula
Mark Chappell, CVAG
Shirley Gooding, RCTC
Jillian Guizado, RCTC
Eric Lewis, City of Moreno Valley
Rafael Martinez, City of Menifee
Shirley Medina, RCTC
Paul Rodriguez, RCG
Mojahed Salama, County of Riverside
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/S/C to approve the minutes as submitted.
Abstain: Bruce Harry and Michael Shoberg
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
5. SB 743
Shirley Medina, RCTC, reported that Senate Bill 743 was passed. Its intent is to help with in -fill
projects to help go through CEQA more smoothly and exempt those types of projects. The Office of
Planning and Research (OPR) was charged to look at a methodology to help analyze traffic impacts.
They are focusing on vehicle miles travelled (VMT) and the reductions associated with projects in
reducing VMT since it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The focus was in transit priority
areas. The OPR is looking at expanding the use of VMT in CEQA analysis to outside the areas of
transit priority areas.
Ms. Medina provided an outline of RCTC's letter responding to the draft guidelines from the OPR
with the help of its attorneys. The letter is expected to be sent later this week. She responded to
various questions and invited comments from the TAC by November 21.
6. CAP AND TRADE FUNDING
Shirley Medina provided a Strategic Growth Council Affordable Housing and Sustainable
Communities presentation that was shown at several workshops. She said the final guidelines will
be available December 1. The Cap and Trade funding will provide $130 million statewide for Cycle 1,
mainly for transit and rail improvements combined with affordable housing.
7. 2013 FTIP/2015 FTIP UPDATES
Grace Alvarez, RCTC, reported that the 2013 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP)
will expire in mid -December. There were a total of 21 amendments totaling 309 project changes.
Staff will notify the TAC when the 2015 FTIP is approved. The 2015 FTIP already has Amendment
No. 1 and No. 2, a formal amendment and an administrative amendment, which included all the
ATP projects for the statewide and the MPO as well as new transit projects from the Short Range
Transit Plan and any other changes that were not part of the 2015 FTIP. The 2015 FTIP and
Amendment No. 1 will be approved by SCAG about mid -December. Amendment No. 2 will be
approved by about the end of December.
8. 2014 OBLIGATION AUTHORITY FINAL FFY 2013/14
Grace Alvarez announced the results of the federal fiscal year 2013/14 obligation delivery. $75.3M
of STP and CMAQ funds was obligated. The obligation authority (OA) was exceeded by $9.8 million.
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This year we will receive August redistribution in the amount of $2.4 million. She pointed out the
major projects funded in FFY 2013/14. She requested that the TAC update the project milestone
reports from which staff will prepare the obligation plan for the FFY 2014/15 that will be due to
Local Assistance in March or April 2015.
Ms. Medina reported that the majority of obligations occurred in the last quarter and she thanked
Sean Yeung and his team for getting the obligations done by the end of the fiscal year. She further
reported that the OA balance was exceeded by having projects that were ready to use the fund
balances from other counties that were under delivering.
9. 2016 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE
Ms. Alvarez stated that staff is working on finalizing the project changes that were submitted for the
2016 RTP. The document is due to SCAG November 28. It should be ready for public review in
October 2015. Regional council approval is anticipated in April 2016 with the final conformity
determination in June 2016.
SCAG also notified RCTC staff that changes to model and capacity enhancing projects will be allowed
through the 2015 FTIP consistency amendment, for those projects that have funding programmed
in the 2015 FTIP years. The anticipated approval is June 2016, concurrently with the 2016 RTP/SCS.
A few state highway projects have been identified for this consistency amendment and the project
sponsors have been notified of the opportunity to include the project changes through this
amendment. If there are similar local highway projects with scope of work changes and or schedule
delays, please contact Eric DeHate by Friday, November 21.
Ms. Medina added that the SCS component of the RTP has a lot of attention since it implements
SB 375 and helps to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets. There are projects that some of the
environmental community are concerned about, basically bicycle and transportation facilities. She
stated that a survey may be sent to the local agencies to determine what types of projects are
being funded with local resources and go unreported.
10. ATP UPDATE
Shirley Medina said the statewide call for projects was approved by the CTC in August and all the
project sponsors were notified. Staff has been working with project sponsors to get a schedule so
we can help with allocations. The MPO cycle was approved November 12 by the CTC.
Regarding the statewide pot, projects under $1 million would be likely to receive state funds. Staff
has not received any word from the CTC saying that would be the case. She said RCTC is
encouraging the CTC to look at the list Caltrans has prepared that identifies those projects that have
requested state only funds.
Cycle 2 of ATP is planned for March 2015 and will include two years of funding and approximately
the same amount of available funds.
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SCAG is planning a workshop in December for the ATP project sponsors on the MPO cycle. The
transportation commissions are working with SCAG to produce an agenda and RCTC will advise the
TAC when details are available.
11. SB 821 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES PROGRAM CHANGES
Jillian Guizado, RCTC, presented background information concerning the SB 821 evaluation criteria
to the TAC. Due to the age of the evaluation criteria, in particular the concern about the inequity
towards bicycle projects, and the advent of ATP, along with the possibility of incorporating
environmental justice into the program, a subcommittee of the TAC was formed in September 2013.
The subcommittee met five times in ten months and came up with two major changes to the
SB 821 program.
Ms. Guizado summarized key proposed changes to the SB 821 program, which are included in her
staff report, and responded to various questions.
M/S/C (Motlagh/Harry) approve staff's recommendation with the addition of 1) setting a
twenty percent cap on administrative/engineering expenses; and 2) require the
justification for the use of pavement to be explained in project proposals.
11. LOCAL ASSISTANCE UPDATE
Sean Yeung, Caltrans Local Assistance, extended an invitation to attend a free Protected Bicycle
Lanes training class hosted by Caltrans, District 7, on December 2 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at 100 S.
Main Street, Los Angeles, Room 01.040B. The contact person is Dale Benson at (213) 897-2934.
Mr. Yeung announced an update to the Local Assistance procedures manual, chapter 6,
"Environmental Process." The update makes changes to the standard environmental reference
which includes four changes to the manual for the NEPA categorical exclusions (CE). Exhibit 6-E has
been replaced in its entirety, which took effect in the office bulletin No. 14-07 that was issued
earlier this month. When environmental submittals are evaluated, they will follow a new check
list. Patti Romo requested that someone from the environmental unit at Caltrans present the
changes to TAC at a future meeting. Mr. Yeung said he would make the request.
He further announced a change to Chapter 9, the DBE effort, which took effect in the office bulletin
No. 14-06 that took effect in September. In summary, Caltrans did not meet its DBE goals of twelve
and a half percent for the last fiscal year. FHWA asked Caltrans to initiate a pilot program. The
impact of the one year pilot program on Local Assistance is for all E-76's and all RFA submittals
issued after October 1. The RFA forms have been revised to include the DBE methodology or goal
for the individual projects. This will apply to all contracts for which the construction cost is more
than $2 million or consultant contracts of more than $500,000. If an agency is using good faith
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effort in their contact award process, Caltrans also requests the agency submit form 15-H, the DBE
good faith effort information, which will be sent to a subject matter specialist for evaluation, and
form 15-G. When form 9-D is submitted to Caltrans, it will be sent to a subject matter specialist to
be evaluated in accordance with FHWA's guidelines.
When form 9-D is submitted, Caltrans will provide a response within 15 business days. When form
15-G is submitted, Caltrans will provide a response within 10 business days, which will be part of the
RFA process.
12. OTHER BUSINESS
Bruce Harry, City of Rancho Mirage, announced SB7 signed by the Governor impacts charter cities as
it relates to the public works contracts. Contractors who make public bids with charter cities must
be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Prevailing wages also apply. If the
contractor is not registered with the DIR, the charter cities cannot award a contract. This may be
effective after the first of the year. The SB7 language must be included in the notice inviting bids.
Shirley Medina said she received a call from a consultant working on a pilot program funded by
Caltrans to ask if he could give a presentation on recycled asphalt to the TAC. Ms. Medina will talk
to him and determine if this will be on the January TAC agenda.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration by the Technical Advisory Committee, the
meeting adjourned at approximately 11:22 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Planning and Programming Director
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AGENDA ITEM 6
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
January 26, 2015
TO:
The Technical Advisory Committee
FROM:
Grace Alvarez, Planning and Programming Manager
SUBJECT:
Measure A Projections and Other Measure A Matters
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer, will make a brief presentation on the following
Measure A matters:
• Measure A FY 2014/15 Mid -Year Revenue Projections
• Measure A FY 2015/16 Revenue Projections
• Measure A allocation formulas
• Indirect Cost/Overhead Cost Eligibility
• Maintenance of Effort
The presentations are essential as we prepare for the FY 2015/16 — 2019/20 Measure A
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) reporting period.
The selection of the topics was based on recent inquiries by local agencies on Measure A
allocation formulas as well as issues noted through the recent Measure A audits for FY
2013/14.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
January 14, 2015
TO:
Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM:
Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer
THROUGH:
Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT:
Fiscal Year 2014/15 Mid -Year Revenue Projections
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve the mid -year FY 2014/15 revenue projections of $167 million for Measure A
revenues, $81.5 million for Local Transportation Fund (LTF) revenues, and $12 million
for Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) revenues;
2) Approve the budget increase adjustments to LTF transfers in of $276,400, and
expenditures and transfers out of $345,500 to reflect the revised LTF projections; and
3) Approve the budget increase adjustments to TUMF revenues of $4 million to reflect the
revised TUMF projections.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Prior to the beginning of FY 2014/15, staff made projections regarding the revenues to be
received from Measure A, LTF, and TUMF funds for budget purposes.
Staff tracks the Measure A, LTF, and TUMF revenues on a monthly basis. Current trends
indicate that Measure A and LTF receipts are about 5.7 percent and 7.8 percent higher,
respectively, for the six months ended December 31, 2014, compared to the same period last
year. The upward trend in receipts over the past six months reflects an improvement in sales
tax revenues compared to the actual receipts during the same period in FY 2013/14. However,
the trend for Measure A and LTF receipts through the five months ended November 30, 2014,
reflected increases of only 1.3 percent and 4.0 percent, respectively. The December 2014
receipt provided renewed but cautious optimism regarding that the local economic recovery
continues. For comparison purposes, the FY 2013/14 actual revenues reflected an increase of
4.6 percent and 6.5 percent in Measure A and LTF revenues, respectively, from the FY 2012/13
levels. FY 2014/15 TUMF receipts to date are significantly higher than FY 2013/14 trend;
however, monthly TUMF receipts tend to fluctuate significantly —making it difficult to ascertain
any trend. FY 2013/14 TUMF revenues were 6.6 percent lower than FY 2012/13 (highest level
since FY 2007/08).
Agenda Item 8
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Recovery from the nationwide recession in the local economy continues. Sales tax revenues
have rebounded from the economic downturn's low point in 2010. The unemployment rate
has been decreasing and job growth indicators are somewhat encouraging. The housing
market is showing improvement with price appreciation and increases in building permits —
especially multi -family housing. Accordingly, staff took a conservative approach to this year's
mid -year projection analysis based on the revenue trend noted through December 2014. Staff
recommends the Commission maintain the current year revenue projections for Measure A and
LTF revenues and increase the TUMF revenue projection, as follows:
Revenue
Projections
Original
(January 2014)
FY 2014/15 Budget
Revised for Increase
Mid -Year (Decrease)
Adjustment from Budget
Measure A $ 167,000,000 $ 167,000,000 $ 167,000,000 $
LTF 81,500,000 81,500,000 81,500,000
TUMF 12,000,000 8,000,000 12,000,000 4,000,000
For reference purposes, audited revenues for FY 2013/14 were approximately $156,355,900
(Measure A), $77,544,200 (LTF), and $11,113,100 (TUMF). The Measure A and LTF revenue
projections for FY 2014/15 are 6.4 percent and 5.1 percent higher than the FY 2013/14 actual
revenues, respectively. The revised TUMF revenue projection reflects the average of the prior
two fiscal years' actual revenues with a 4.3 percent increase.
Any change in Measure A revenue projections has a direct effect on the distributions to the
geographic areas and related local streets and roads (LSR) programs. Since there is no change
in the Measure A revenue projections, no adjustments are required for LSR expenditures and
Coachella Valley highways and regional arterials.
Since there is no change in Measure A revenues, there is no change in the 1 percent statutory
limitation on administrative salaries and benefits. Based on a preliminary analysis through
December 31, 2014, it appears that this limitation will not be exceeded. Additionally, the
original Measure A administrative allocation of $2.9 million is sufficient to cover FY 2014/15
administrative costs. This allocation does not exceed the 4 percent limitation on administration
costs adopted by the Commission in a prior year.
The LTF audit was completed and financial statements were issued in November 2014. Staff
revised the original LTF projections to include the carryover that is available to the local
governments and transit agencies amounting to approximately $9,214,400. Staff recommends
the LTF administrative allocation remain unchanged at $850,000. Expenditure adjustments are
required for Commission and Southern California Association of Governments planning of
approximately $276,400 and $69,100, respectively. Since the Commission administrative and
planning allocations may be transferred to the General Fund, similar adjustments to transfers in
and out are also needed. The increase for SB 821 bicycle and pedestrian projects of
approximately $177,400 does not require a budget adjustment as this amount will be included
in the amount available for the next call for projects. The increase in the LTF balance available
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for apportionments for transit operators of approximately $7,822,400 also does not require a
budget adjustment as this amount will be available for any transit allocation adjustments based
on amendments to transit operator Short Range Transit Plans.
Upon Commission approval, staff will provide this updated information to the necessary local
governments and transit operators. Additionally, staff will continue to monitor FY 2014/15
revenues to determine if any adjustments to the revenue projections or Measure A
administration are necessary.
Financial Information
In Fiscal Year Budget:
No
Year:
FY 2014/15
Amount:
$4,276,400 sources
$345,500 uses
Source of Funds:
LTF and TUMF
Budget Adjustment:
Yes
$ 276,400
60162 97001
276,400
106 65 59001
69,100
60162 86205
GL/Project Accounting No.:
2,000,000 725000
416 41607 210 72 42110
2,000,000 735000
416 41607 210 73 42110
Fiscal Procedures Approved:
\i,,i,.40,4o
Date:
12/18/14
Attachments:
1) Measure A Program Allocation FY 2014/15
2) Riverside County LTF FY 2014/15 Apportionment
Agenda Item 8
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ATTACHMENT 1
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MEASURE A PROGRAM ALLOCATION (PROJECTION)
FY 2014/15
(Revised (1/14/15)
Revenues $ 167,000,000 I
Less: Administration 2,900,000
APPORTIONMENT TO PROGRAMS $ 164,100,000
Western County
Highway Improvements $ 37,613,000
New Corridors 13,644,000
Public Transit
Commuter Rail 7,523,000
Intercity Bus 1,881,000
Specialized Transit -Operations 2,351,000
Specialized Transit-CTSA 783,000
Commuter Services 1,844,000
Regional Arterial 11,063,000
Local Streets & Roads 35,769,000
BANNING $ 530,000
BEAUMONT
CALIMESA 149,000
CANYON LAKE 169,000
CORONA 3,707,000
EASTVALE 1,088,000
HEMET 1,611,000
JURUPA VALLEY 1,802,000
LAKE ELSINORE 1,137,000
MENI FEE 1,438,000
MORENO VALLEY 3,586,000
MURRIETA 2,065,000
NORCO 599,000
PERRIS 1,353,000
RIVERSIDE 6,655,000
SAN JACINTO 718,000
TEMECULA 2,744,000
WILDOMAR 555,000
RIVERSIDE COUNTY 5,112,000
RCTC Regional Arterial 751,000
Bond Financing 9,956,000
Economic Development Projects 1,475,000
SUBTOTAL -Western County 123,902,000
Coachella Valley
Highways & Regional Arterials
Local Street & Roads
CATHEDRAL CITY
COACHELLA
DESERT HOT SPRINGS
INDIAN WELLS
INDIO
LA QUINTA
PALM DESERT
PALM SPRINGS
RANCHO MIRAGE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
CVAG
Specialized & Public Transit
SUBTOTAL -Coachella Valley
1,401,000
629,000
494,000
244,000
1,716,000
1,509,000
2,718,000
2,048,000
876,000
2,007,000
Palo Verde Valley
Local Street & Roads
BLYTHE $ 973,000
RIVERSIDE COUNTY 249,000
SUBTOTAL -Palo Verde Valley
19,488,000
13,642,000
5,846,000
38,976,000
1,222,000
1,222,000
TOTAL $ 164,100,000
I Mid -year revision reflects no change in revenue projection.
Note: Estimate for Planning Purposes, subject to change and rounding differences.
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ATTACHMENT 2
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND
FY 2014/15 APPORTIONMENT (Revised)
Estimated Carryover (Unapportioned)
Est. Receipts
TOTAL
Less: County Auditor -Controller Administration
Less: RCTC Administration
Less: RCTC Planning (3% of revenues)
Less: SCAG Planning (3/4 of 1 % of revenues)
BALANCE
Less: SB 821 (2% of balance)
BALANCE AVAILABLE BEFORE RESERVES
Less: 10% Transit Reserves
BALANCE AVAILABLE FOR APPORTIONMENT
APPORTIONMENT
Western:
Rail
Transit
Coachella Valley
Palo Verde Valley
22%
78%
Population
1,791,727
437,342
25,990
2,255,059
Population
% of Total
Revised
Projection
(01/14/15)
$ 9,214,419
81,500,000
90,714,419
12,000
850,000
2,721,433
680,358
86,450,628
1,729,013
84,721,616
8,472,162
$ 76,249,454
Revised
FY 2014/15
Apportionment
79.45% 60 582 985
13,328,257
47,254,728
19.39% 14,787,679
1.15% 878,790
100.00% $ 76,249,454
ALLOCATION OF TRANSIT RESERVES (in accordance with Reserve Policy adopted January 12, 2005):
Western:
Rail $ 1,480,917
Transit:
RTA $ 4,282,976
Banning 170,814
Beaumont 180,757
Corona 233,796
Riverside 382,182
Subtotal Transit $ 5,250,526 5,250,526
Subtotal Western 6,731,443
Coachella Valley 1,643,075
Palo Verde Valley 97,643
Total Reserves $ 8,472,162
NOTES: Estimate for Planning Purposes, subject to change and rounding differences
Population Source: California Department of Finance, Demographic Research Unit as of January 1, 2013
Allocation of Reserves: FY 2012/13 SRTP Funding Allocations Approved 7/11/12
Original
Projection
(01/08/14)
81,500, 000
81,500,000
12,000
850,000
2,445,000
611,250
77,581,750
1,551,635
76,030,115
7,603,012
(Decrease)
Increase
$ 9,214,419
9,214,419
276,433
69,108
8,868,878
177,378
8,691, 501
869,150
$ 68,427,104 $ 7,822,350
Original
FY 2014/15 (Decrease)
Apportionment Increase
$ 54.367 841
11,960,925
42,406,916
13,270,627
788,636
$ 68,427,104 $ 7,822,350
$ 6,215,144
1,367,332
4,847,812
1,517,052
90,154
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
January 14, 2015
TO:
Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM:
Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer
THROUGH:
Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT:
Fiscal Year 2015/16 Revenue Projections
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve the projections for Measure A revenues of $170 million for FY 2015/16;
2) Approve the projections of the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) apportionment of
$83 million for the Western Riverside County, Coachella Valley, and Palo Verde Valley
areas for FY 2015/16; and
3) Approve the projections for Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) revenues of
$12 million for FY 2015/16.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Prior to the commencement of the annual budget process, the Chief Financial Officer presents
to the Commission the revenue projections for Measure A, LTF, and TUMF related to the next
fiscal year. These revenue projections include consideration of historical and current trends of
receipts and economic data collected from various sources. One source of data is the annual
sales tax forecast of Measure A and LTF revenues prepared by Beacon Economics, LLC, which is
attached.
Measure A
The Measure A projection consists of revenues generated from the local half -cent transactions
and use tax approved by the voters in November 2002. These Measure A funds are principally
used to fund highway, regional arterial, local streets and roads, new corridors, economic
development, bond financing, bus transit, commuter rail, commuter assistance, and specialized
transportation projects in the three geographic areas of Riverside County, as defined in the
Measure A Expenditure Plan. The percentage of Measure A revenues allocated to each of these
geographic areas is based on return to source of the sales tax revenues generated. FY 2015/16
represents the seventh year of the 30-year term of the 2009 Measure A.
The Measure A projection for FY 2015/16 is $170 million. The estimate is based on the revised
projection for FY 2014/15 and a 1.8 percent increase over the FY 2014/15 estimate. This
Agenda Item 9
26
increase is conservative and represents cautious optimism based on current economic forecast
information. This projection will become the basis for the preparation of the FY 2015/16
budget. The budget process typically commences in January of each year following the
development of the Measure A revenue projections. Additionally, the amounts for the local
streets and roads programs are usually provided to the local jurisdictions for planning purposes.
After the deduction for administration of $3 million, which is approximately 1.8 percent of
Measure A revenues, the amount available for distribution to the three geographic areas is
$167 million, which is allocated as follows:
Geographic Area Amount
Western Riverside County
Coachella Valley
Palo Verde Valley
Total
Local Transportation Fund
$ 126,514,000
39,322,000
1,164,000
$
167,000,000
The LTF projection consists of revenues generated from a quarter cent of the statewide sales
tax. These LTF funds are principally used to fund transit requirements within the county of
Riverside (County). The Transportation Development Act (TDA) legislation that created LTF
requires the County Auditor Controller to annually estimate the amount of revenues expected
to be generated from the sales tax. That estimate then becomes the basis for geographic
apportionment and for claimant allocation through the Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) process,
which commences in January 2015 for the next fiscal year.
While the County is the taxing authority and maintains custodial responsibility over the LTF
revenues, the Commission by statute is charged with administration of the LTF funding process.
Therefore, the practice has been for staff to develop the revenue estimate and then submit it to
the County Auditor Controller for concurrence. Once the Commission and the County agree on
a revenue amount, staff prepares the statutorily required apportionment. Apportionment is
the process that assigns revenues to the three major geographic areas as defined by TDA law
within the County: Western Riverside County, Coachella Valley, and Palo Verde Valley. The
revenues are divided based on the respective populations for each area. The apportionment
occurs after off -the -top allocations for administration to the County and Commission and set
asides for Southern California Association of Governments planning (3/4 of 1 percent), local
planning activities (3 percent), and bicycle and pedestrian projects (2 percent).
Attached is the FY 2015/16 LTF apportionment based on a revenue estimate of $83 million. The
estimate will be submitted to the County for its concurrence. The estimate is based on the
revised projection for FY 2014/15 and assumes a 1.8 percent increase over the FY 2014/15
estimate. This increase is conservative and represents cautious optimism based on current
economic forecast information. After the deductions for administration of $912,000 and
Agenda Item 9
27
set -asides of approximately $4,692,000, the amount available for apportionment before
reserves is approximately $77,396,000. The balance available for apportionment before
reserves is as follows:
Apportionment Area Amount
Western Riverside County $ 61,525,200
Coachella Valley 15,029,800
Palo Verde Valley 841,000
Total $ 77,396,000
In accordance with the Reserve Policy adopted by the Commission at its January 12, 2005
meeting, a reserve of 10 percent for each apportionment area will be established and set aside
for FY 2015/16, for unforeseen cost increases or other emergency. For the Western Riverside
County apportionment area, a portion of the reserve will be allocated to each of the transit
operators. For public bus transit operators, the allocation of the reserve is based on each
operator's proportionate share of FY 2013/14 LTF operating allocations. Operators may access
reserve funds by amending their SRTPs through the established amendment process.
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee
The TUMF projection consists of revenues generated from fees charged to new development to
ensure it pays for the new transportation facilities needed to accommodate growth. As a result
of a memorandum of understanding executed in 2008 between the Commission and the
Western Riverside Council of Governments, the administrator of the TUMF program, the
Commission receives 48.7 percent of the TUMF revenues, after an administrative allocation for
the Commission's regional arterial program. The revenue estimate for FY 2015/16 is
$12 million. The estimate is based on the revised projection for FY 2014/15, and assumes no
change due to the slow but encouraging recovery in the housing market.
NEXT STEPS:
Upon Commission approval, staff will provide this information to the necessary local
jurisdictions and transit operators for planning purposes. Staff will continue to monitor
FY 2014/15 revenues during the development of the FY 2015/16 budget to determine if any
adjustments to the revenue projections are necessary.
Agenda Item 9
28
Financial Information
$83,000,000 LTF;
In Fiscal Year Budget:
N/A
Year:
FY 2015/16
Amount:
$170,000,000 Measure A;
$12,000,000 TUMF
Source of Funds:
LTF, Measure A, and TUMF
Budget Adjustment:
N/A
$ 83,000,000
60162
40102
3,000,000
001001
401 40101 101 1X 40101
38,406,000
623999
40140101 262 3140101
13,932,000
613999
40140101 261 31 40101
7,681,000
654199
40140101 265 33 40101
1,920,000
269 62 40101
2,400,000
260 26 40101
800,000
270 26 40101
1,883,000
632199
40140101 263 4140101
11,296,000
266 72 40101
GL/Project Accounting No.:
36,524,000
267 7140101
10,166,000
264 19 40101
1,506,000
683999
40140101 268 3140101
19,661,000
563999
40140101 256 3140101
13,763,000
257 7140101
5,898,000
258 26 40101
1,164,000
234 7140101
6,000,000
725000
416 41607 210 72 42110
6,000,000
735000
416 41607 210 73 42110
Fiscal Procedures Approved:
\i/,441
Date:
12/18/14
Attachments:
1) Measure A Program Allocation FY 2015/16
2) Riverside County LTF FY 2015/16 Apportionment
Agenda Item 9
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Sales Tax Revenue Forecast
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Contents
Report Overview 1
National and State Economies 2
Taxable Sales and Sales Tax 3
Summary 6
BEACON ECONOMICS
Report Overview
Beacon Economics, LLC has undertaken a forecast of key revenue streams for the Riverside County Transportation
Commission (RCTC) over the next thirty years.
While our forecast uses standard time -series econometric techniques based on historical correlations and future
trends, our method of forecasting follows a layered approach. National policy changes and external shocks are built
into a U.S. model with a variety of indicators, including GDP, production, demographics, interest rates, government
spending, taxes, savings, income growth, and real estate. A California model is then developed that incorporates macro
trends at the national level with trends in the local labor market, including demographics, real estate, and business
activity indicators.
Taking into account these state and national factors, Beacon Economics has set up a regional model for Riverside
County that uses the macro trends along with a variety of specific regional data - including figures on sales tax rev-
enues that were provided by RCTC - to create a local forecast that provides a broad outlook for the region on em-
ployment by industry, the unemployment rate, consumer spending and income trends, population and components
of change, residential real estate and construction, and nonresidential real estate and construction. Thus, in our re-
gional assessment, we highlight the major drivers on the national level, continue with developments in the State of
California, and zoom in on Riverside County's economy to provide a forecast of the activity and revenues that can be
expected by RCTC out to fiscal year 2042-43.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Revenue Forecast
Actual
Forecast
Revenue Stream
FY 2014
FY 2015
FY 2016
FY 2017
FY 2018
FY 2019
FY 2020
Nominal
Taxable Sales ($ 000s)
31,147,000,000
33,177,109,375
35,192,842,773
37,967,138,672
41,240,745,117
44,559,730,469
48,172,680,664
Growth(%)
6.1
6.5
6.1
7.9
8.6
8.0
8.1
Measure A Tax
155,255,392
165,885,547
175,964,214
189,835,693
206,203,726
222,798,652
240,863,403
Growth(%)
5.6
6.8
6.1
7.9
8.6
8.0
8.1
LTF Tax
76,375,798
82,942,773
87,982,107
94,917,847
103,101,863
111,399,326
120,431,702
Growth(%)
5.8
8.6
6.1
7.9
8.6
8.0
8.1
Real
Taxable Sales ($ 000s)
23,378,851,470
24,506,525,998
25,556,310,786
27,093,086,255
28,850,134,115
30,577,694,708
32,431,384,229
Growth(%)
4.8
4.8
4.3
6.0
6.5
6.0
6.1
Measure ATax
116,894,257
122,037,628
127,781,554
135,465,430
144,250,672
152,888,472
162,156,924
Growth(%)
4.8
4.4
4.7
6.0
6.5
6.0
6.1
LTF Tax
58,447,129
61,001,302
63,890,777
67,732,715
72,125,336
76,444,236
81,078,462
Growth(%)
4.8
4.4
4.7
6.0
6.5
6.0
6.1
Source: Forecast by Beacon Economics
RCTC Revenue Forecast
1
December 2014
BEACON ECONOMICS
National and State Economies
In our most recent quarterly edition of Beaconomics, which can be accessed for free at www.BeaconEcon.com, we
provide an in-depth analysis of the current national and state trends. Below is a brief summary of what we see hap-
pening for the U.S. and California economies. The remainder of this report will explain the underlying drivers behind
our forecast conclusions.
United States Economy
■ During the third quarter of 2014, the U.S. economy grew at a 3.5% annual rate, down from the previous quarter's
4.6% growth, but still a solid increase — and higher than the post -recession average growth of 2.3%.
■ The global economy has exhibited weak growth as of late, with Europe having yet to pull out of its recession.
China's growth has slowed and its real estate markets have showed signs of distress. But unlike the previous global
downturn, the U.S. is no longer at the core of the problem and, rather, is a source of strength in the international
economy.
■ Nearly every part of the U.S. economy is showing real signs of slow but steady improvement, from housing to pub-
lic spending to credit. The only portion of the economy that is acting as a drain on the nation is the export sector,
however, that is due to weakness in the global economy.
■ Beacon Economics is forecasting that the U.S. economy will keep growing this year, but at slightly below 3%, a bit
slower than last year. Next year, expect the U.S. economy to grow at a pace modestly over 3%, with the following
year improving even more.
is As for major potential risks, they remain largely external — although, there is nothing currently on the international
front that could seriously derail the nation's economy. Still, the global economy remains the swing item. Absent
such improbable occurrences, though, the U.S. economy will continue to expand for the foreseeable future.
California Economy
■ As the Great Recession fades from California's rear-view mirror, it is becoming increasingly imperative to focus
on the structural challenges that the state faces over the long run.
■ Among the obstacles the state faces are improving educational attainment, funding the state's pension obliga-
tions, infrastructure investments, reducing the cost of housing, and reforming our tax system to mitigate the
effects of future economic downturns.
■ As of September 2014, nonfarm employment in the Golden State jumped ahead of its pre -recession peak by
more than 80,000 positions. While some sectors have performed better than others, every major industry in the
state's economy has shown progress since hitting bottom in 2010.
■ Jobs are being created across the spectrum of wage categories. California has enjoyed solid job growth in low -
wage categories like Leisure and Hospitality, Administrative Support, and Retail Trade. However, the state's labor
market has also created a sizeable number of new Healthcare, Professional, and Information jobs —which tend
toward the higher end of the wage spectrum.
RCTC Revenue Forecast 2 December 2014
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■ Many leading indicators for future job growth remain in positive territory as well. Business and consumer spend-
ing, as measured by taxable sales, are up by more than 4.5%through the first half of 2014. Business investment
continues to move forward in California with more than $5.4 billion in new venture capital deployed so far this
year.
■ Beacon Economics is currently forecasting that the California economy will continue to lead the national recov-
ery, with growth picking up in 2015 and 2016 before settling into more "normal" growth rates thereafter.
Taxable Sales and Sales Tax
Beacon Economics' taxable sales forecast for Riverside County is based on the underlying fundamentals behind
consumer and business spending in the area — namely, population and income trends in both the larger regional
economy and in the County of Riverside itself. Based on the trends in the national, state, and local economies, our
forecast projects taxable sales growth in the 6% to 8% range over the next five fiscal years. Thereafter, we expect
taxable sales to return to trend growth of between 5%to 6% per year out to fiscal year 2042-43. We expect inflation
to remain in line with historical trends and are currently projecting real growth in the 5%to 6% range over the next
five fiscal years, and then cooling down to 3% to 4% for the remainder of the forecast.
Taxable Sales Forecast
Riverside County, FY 1972-73 to 2042-43
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Taxable Sales Growth Forecast
Riverside County, FY 1972-73 to 2042-43
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1973 1983 1993 2003 2013 2023 2033 2043
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Source: Forecast by Beacon Economics
Population in the County Continues to Expand
■ Riverside County's population grew by 1.1% from 2013 to 2014, a marginally faster rate of increase compared
to the statewide population growth of 0.9% over the same period. Having more residents live in the County will
ultimately boost spending in the region, in turn supporting revenue growth over the next five fiscal years.
■ The population growth from 2013 to 2014 was a slight acceleration over the 1.0% growth rate seen from 2012
to 2013, but was under the 2.9% average annual growth rate over the last ten years.
■ The County of Riverside's population has, on average, grown faster than that of the State overall over the decades
and we expect these trends to continue.
RCTC Revenue Forecast 3 December 2014
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Inland Empire Labor Market
Oct-09 to Oct-14
1,260-
� 1,240-
N
8 1,220 -
o
ai 1,200-
T
a1,18o-
E
w 1,160-
1,140- -8
Oct-09 Oct-10 Oct-11 Oct-12 Oct-13 Oct-14
I1M Nonfarm Employment Unemployment Rate
Source: California Employment Development Department
Riverside County Population
1990 to 2014
2,400 -
0 2,000-
O
c 1,800- j-
_o
1,600- _
'°- _
c°- 1,400-
1,200- ��-
1,000
1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
Source: California Department of Finance
Inland Empire Labor Markets Gain Traction
■ Total nonfarm employment in the Inland Empire increased by 2.2%from October 2013 to October 2014, slightly
faster than the 2.1% annual increase in statewide nonfarm payrolls and ahead of the nation overall. The unem-
ployment rate in the Inland Empire has fallen 1.8 percentage points over the last year to 8.0%, which is somewhat
higher than the current statewide average of 7.3%. These improvements in the local labor market will help sup-
port income growth and spending power in the years to come.
■ As of October 2014, the Inland Empire had recouped 126,400 of the 149,200 jobs lost from the peak in July
of 2007 to the trough in February of 2010. Although nonfarm employment is currently at 1.8% below its pre -
recession peak, the region has clearly come a long way since the Great Recession.
■ Job growth was spread across a broad range of sectors, with only the Construction and Financial Activities sec-
tors experiencing declines over the last year. Leading the way was the Professional and Business Services sector,
which increased payrolls by more than 7,200 over the last year.
Inland Empire Employment Growth
Industry
Oct-13 Oct-14 Change Growth (%)
Total Nonfarm 1,239,400 1,267,200 27,800 2.2
Professional/Business 134,036 141,275 7,239 5.4
Education/Health 184,682 190,558 5,876 3.2
Retail Trade 165,719 170,643 4,925 3.0
Government 225,253 229,138 3,886 1.7
Transport,Warehouse,Util. 79,736 83,572 3,836 4.8
Leisure and Hospitality 139,023 142,107 3,084 2.2
Wholesale Trade 56,310 58,728 2,418 4.3
Manufacturing 87,110 88,581 1,471 1.7
Information 11,294 11,777 484 4.3
NR/Mining 1,199 1,197 -1 -0.1
Financial Activities 42,741 41,506 -1,235 -2.9
Construction 71,227 69,791 -1,436 -2.0
Other Services 41,071 38,325 -2,747 -6.7
Source: California Employment Development Department
RCTC Revenue Forecast
4
December 2014
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Riverside County Spending Maintaining Momentum
■ With improving labor market conditions and a gradually improving local economy, spending within the County
has already bounced back nicely from the recession.
■ According to information from the State Board of Equalization, taxable sales in the County of Riverside as of
the second quarter of 2014 were already 5.8% above the pre -recession peak set in the second quarter of 2006.
More over, in the first half of 2014, taxable sales in Riverside County have continued to move forward, having
increased by 5.8% compared to the first half of 2013 spending levels.
■ As of the second quarter of 2014, the region has seen gains across virtually every category of spending from
autos to restaurants to hotels. Only the business and Industry category saw year -over -year declines.
Riverside County Sales Tax Receipts by Category
Category Q2-13 Q2-14 Growth (%)
Total 75,594,602 80,780,497 6.9
Autos and Transportation 11,839,343 13,168,096 11.2
Building and Construction 7,403,024 8,082,901 9.2
Food and Drugs 4,238,344 4,543,829 7.2
Fuel and Service Stations 9,791,480 10,355,426 5.8
General Consumer Goods 16,908,268 17,851,191 5.6
Restaurants and Hotels 8,188,280 8,642,189 5.5
Business and Industry 10,042,565 9,975,536 -0.7
Source: HdL Companies
Inflation Remains Tame
■ The personal consumption expenditure deflator, the Federal Reserve's primary indicator for inflation, rose by
just 1.5% from the third quarter of 2013 to the third quarter of 2014.
■ Even though monetary policy remains accommodative in the short term, the risk of inflation remains low given
the current slack in the national labor market. Our long term outlook assumes that inflation will be in the 1.5%
to 2.0% range in the latter years of our forecast.
RCTC Revenue Forecast 5 December 2014
BEACON ECONOMICS
Surnnrmiry
Overall, the economy in Riverside County and throughout the Inland Empire continues to improve as the region's
labor market maintains upward momentum, the population continues to grow, spending levels have bounced back
from recession lows, and inflation is expected to remain low. Each of these factors should help to bolster taxable
sales and subsequent RCTC revenues in the coming years as outlined in this report. With the worst definitely behind
us, Riverside County has come a long way since the Great Recession and the local economy is poised for positive
growth in the years to come.
Riverside County Transportation Commission Revenue Forecast
Revenue Stream
Actual
Forecast
FY 2014
FY 2015
FY 2016
FY 2017
FY 2018
FY 2019 FY 2020
Nominal
Taxable Sales ($ 000s) 31,147,000,000 33,177,109,375 35,192,842,773 37,967,138,672 41,240,745,117 44,559,730,469 48,172,680,664
Growth(%) 6.1 6.5 6.1 7.9 8.6 8.0 8.1
Measure ATax 155,255,392 165,885,547 175,964,214 189,835,693 206,203,726 222,798,652 240,863,403
Growth(%) 5.6 6.8 6.1 7.9 8.6 8.0 8.1
LTF Tax 76,375,798 82,942,773 87,982,107 94,917,847 103,101,863 111,399,326 120,431,702
Growth(%) 5.8 8.6 6.1 7.9 8.6 8.0 8.1
Real
Taxable Sales ($ 000s) 23,378,851,470 24,506,525,998 25,556,310,786 27,093,086,255 28,850,134,115 30,577,694,708 32,431,384,22
Growth(%) 4.8 4.8 4.3 6.0 6.5 6.0 6.
Measure ATax 116,894,257 122,037,628 127,781,554 135,465,430 144,250,672 152,888,472 162,156,92
Growth(%) 4.8 4.4 4.7 6.0 6.5 6.0 6.
LTF Tax 58,447,129 61,001,302 63,890,777 67,732,715 72,125,336 76,444,236 81,078,46
Growth(%) 4.8 4.4 4.7 6.0 6.5 6.0 6.
Source: Forecast by Beacon Economics
RCTC Revenue Forecast 6 December 2014
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RCTC Revenue Forecast 7 December 2014
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MEASURE A PROGRAM ALLOCATION (PROJECTION)
FY 2015/16
Revenues i 170,000,000
Less: Administration 3,000,000
APPORTIONMENT TO PROGRAMS e 167,000,000
Western County
Highway Improvements $ 38,406,000
New Corridors 13,932,000
Public Transit
Commuter Rail 7,681,000
Intercity Bus 1,920,000
Specialized Transit -Operations 2,400,000
Specialized Transit-CTSA 800,000
Commuter Services 1,883,000
Regional Arterial 11,296,000
Local Streets & Roads 36,524,000
BANNING $ 535,000
BEAUMONT
CALIMESA 152,000
CANYON LAKE 172,000
CORONA 3,776,000
EASTVALE 1,141,000
HEMET 1,634,000
JURUPA VALLEY 1,830,000
LAKE ELSINORE 1,159,000
MENIFEE 1,476,000
MORENO VALLEY 3,611,000
MURRI ETA 2,114,000
NORCO 607,000
PERRIS 1,416,000
RIVERSIDE 6,797,000
SAN JACINTO 782,000
TEMECULA 2,747,000
WILDOMAR 565,000
RIVERSIDE COUNTY 5,238,000
RCTC Regional Arterial 772,000
Bond Financing 10,166,000
Economic Development Projects 1,506,000
SUBTOTAL -Western County 126,514,000
Coachella Valley
Highways & Regional Arterials
Local Street & Roads
CATHEDRAL CITY
COACHELLA
DESERT HOT SPRINGS
INDIAN WELLS
INDIO
LA QUINTA
PALM DESERT
PALM SPRINGS
RANCHO MIRAGE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Specialized & Public Transit
SUBTOTAL -Coachella Valley
1,427,000
627,000
498,000
253,000
1,796,000
1,499,000
2,686,000
2,035,000
871,000
2,071,000
Palo Verde Valley
Local Street & Roads
BLYTHE $ 928,000
RIVERSIDE COUNTY 236,000
SUBTOTAL -Palo Verde Valley
TOTAL
19, 661, 000
13,763,000
5,898,000
39,322,000
1,164,000
1,164,000
$ 167,000,000
Note: Estimate for Planning Purposes, subject to change and rounding differences.
ATTACHMENT 2
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ATTACHMENT 3
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND
FY 2015/16 APPORTIONMENT (Original)
Estimated Carryover (Unapportioned)
Est. Receipts
TOTAL
Less: County Auditor -Controller Administration
Less: RCTC Administration
Less: RCTC Planning (3% of revenues)
Less: SCAG Planning (3/4 of 1 % of revenues)
BALANCE
Less: SB 821 (2% of balance)
BALANCE AVAILABLE BEFORE RESERVES
Less: 10% Transit Reserves
BALANCE AVAILABLE FOR APPORTIONMENT
APPORTIONMENT
Western:
Rail
Transit
Coachella Valley
Palo Verde Valley
22%
78%
83,000,000
83,000,000
12,000
900,000
2,490,000
622,500
78,975,500
1,579,510
77,395,990
7,739,599
$ 69,656,391
Population FY 2015/16
Population % of Total Apportionment
1,812,438
442,756
24,773
79.49% $ 55,372,686
12,181,991
43,190,695
19.42% 13,526,850
1.09% 756,855
2,279,967 100.00% $ 69,656,391
ALLOCATION OF TRANSIT RESERVES (in accordance with Reserve Policy adopted January 12, 2005):
Western:
Rail
Transit:
RTA $ 3,950,010
Banning 132,713
Beaumont 205,502
Corona 195,981
Riverside 314,761
Subtotal Transit $ 4,798,966 4,798,966
Subtotal Western
Coachella Valley
Palo Verde Valley
Total Reserves
$ 1,353,555
6,152,521
1,502,983
84,095
7,739, 599
NOTES: Estimate for Planning Purposes, subject to change and rounding differences
Population Source: California Department of Finance, Demographic Research Unit as of January 1, 2014
Allocation of Reserves: FY 2013/14 SRTP Funding Allocations Approved 7/10/13
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AGENDA ITEM 7
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
January 14, 2015
TO:
Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM:
Aaron Hake, Government Relations Manager
THROUGH:
Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT:
2015 Legislative Platform and Preview
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Adopt the Commission's 2015 State and Federal Legislative Platform; and
2) Receive and file a report on state and federal legislation for 2015.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
2015 Legislative Platform
At the beginning of every year, the Commission adopts a legislative platform that outlines the
positions the Commission will take on various pieces of legislation, administrative policies, and
regulations. The platform addresses broad themes that are critical in both Washington, D.C.
and Sacramento. These platform points allow staff, Commissioners, and Commission lobbyists
to communicate in a timely, effective manner with state and federal actors as issues arise.
This year's proposed legislative platform follows closely with what the Commission adopted in
previous years and includes several items have been added or adjusted to reflect policy issues
that have arisen in the last year and anticipated to be on the horizon for 2015. The proposed
2015 legislative platform is attached.
2015 State and Federal Legislative Preview
The New Year will feature new faces, however there are familiar issues for the transportation
industry. The 2014 midterm elections brought a large freshman class of legislators to
Sacramento and Washington, D.C. as well as new policy committee chairs, and shifting balances
of political power. Yet, both capitols still face a sensitive but increasingly urgent political
challenge of addressing long-term funding for transportation infrastructure. Revenues for
transportation continue to decline overall. Uncertainty continues to hover over both the state
and federal transportation programs as maintenance backlogs continue to pile up, mandates
for emissions reductions draw nearer, and economic recovery generates more freight traffic on
highways and rails.
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The Commission's advocacy team is preparing for 2015, which could shape up to be a defining
year in terms of knowing what the long-term future could be for transportation in California
and the nation. The Commission's legislative advocacy program is coordinated by the
Government Relations Manager with the support and guidance of the Executive Director and
Deputy Executive Director. The Commission contracts with legislative advocates in Sacramento
and Washington, D.C. to represent the Commission in policy and funding discussions. This is a
common practice by nearly every transportation commission in California. The Commission's
legislative advocates are policy experts who work closely with committee staff and Members,
as well as with the Riverside County legislative delegation, trade associations, and stakeholder
groups, to help the Commission's interests be reflected in state and federal policy as much as
possible. This representation served the Commission well over the years, resulting in successes
such as:
• Passage of several state bills sponsored by the Commission;
• Language in multiple federal bills addressing Commission priorities;
• Securing a TIFIA loan for State Route 91, a $75 million grant for Perris Valley Line;
• Special appropriations for Commission -sponsored projects; and
• High-level meetings with administration and legislative officials.
In preparation for the year ahead, the Commission's advocates have prepared the following
brief reports on what to expect in Washington and Sacramento:
Federal Legislative Preview
By Commission Legislative Advocates Kathy Ruffalo and Cliff Madison
Likely Transportation Topics in Washington D.C.
There are two major pieces of transportation legislation that Congress will need to address in
some manner in 2015 — expiration of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21sY Century Act
(MAP-21) and expiration of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization. The
ability to extend MAP-21 programs — either again in the short-term or with passage of a multi-
year bill — will depend largely upon finding the resources necessary to bolster the Highway Trust
Fund (HTF), which is projected to have a negative balance sometime in May. Leaders of both
the House and Senate transportation committees have publicly stated they want a five or six
year authorization bill — however the ability to successfully achieve that outcome will require a
stable funding source, which includes an increase in the fuel taxes.
There are a multitude of ideas on how to pay for surface transportation programs — but no
consensus around any of them. There will be two key legislative opportunities in the spring
that could present themselves as vehicles for addressing transportation revenue: a budget
resolution/reconciliation process and the upcoming need to address the federal debt ceiling.
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In addition, should Congress actually attempt to address comprehensive tax reform — either
corporate, personal or both — that becomes another potential method to address
transportation funding needs.
In addition, there continues to be interest in moving legislation to address passenger rail and
rail safety issues.
What Are The Big Picture Politics That Will Shape The Legislative Year?
With Republicans in control of both the House and Senate, it is possible that more legislation
can pass Congress and be sent to the President (with the caveat that 60 votes are still needed in
the Senate to pass legislation). It is also possible the Commission could see more vetoes of such
legislation by the President. Transportation issues remain one of the few areas of bipartisan
consensus; that is not expected to change. However, the larger politics surrounding events in
Washington D.C. — immigration, nominations, climate change, etc — could impact the ability to
move forward with any transportation bill. During a Presidential election cycle, the first year is
the "best" time to advance legislation — i.e., 2015. Once the Presidential election gets closer,
the more difficult it can become.
Who Are The Key Players in Transportation Legislation in 2015?
More than ever, legislation is crafted with the input of Congressional leadership — both in the
House and Senate and within the Republican and Democrat caucuses. Therefore, in addition to
the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate transportation and tax
committees, leadership members will be critical to any successful effort to advance
transportation legislation. Key Members include:
• House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
• House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) —Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV)
• House Ways and Means Committee — Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI), Ranking Member
Sander Levin
• House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee — Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA),
Ranking Member Peter DeFazio (D-OR)
• Senate Environment and Public Works Committee — Chairman Jim Inhofe (R-OK),
Ranking Member Barbara Boxer (D-CA)
• Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee — Chairman Richard Shelby
(R-AL), Ranking Member Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
• Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee — Chairman John Thune
(R-SD), Ranking Member Bill Nelson (D-FL)
• Senate Finance Committee — Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Ranking Member Ron Wyden
(D-OR)
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How Will The Obama Administration Engage Transportation This Year?
Transportation and overall infrastructure issues continue to be discussed by the President. The
Administration released its surface transportation bill in 2014, and it is not expected that there
will be a new version of the legislation in 2015. The Administration's legislation proposed to
pay for transportation programs through revenue generated in any corporate tax reform. With
the change in control of the Senate and the larger number of Republican House Members — if
the Administration wants to play a role in the legislative process, the Administration will need
to be flexible on its requests and work closely with the committees. Failure to do that will leave
the Administration on the sidelines. It is unclear how or if the Administration will choose to
engage with the 114th Congress.
State Legislative Preview
By Commission Legislative Advocate Mark Watts
The present Fiscal Year 2014/15 witnessed the establishment of emerging and important new
programs in the form of the Active Transportation Program (ATP) and the Cap and Trade (CAT)
auction revenue allocations for the budget year and for the longer term. Moreover, through
the leadership of the Administration, the state's core transportation revenues also were
supplemented with much needed one-time resources through the early restoration of
$337 million in loan repayments from the General Fund (GF) to the Highway Users Tax Account
(HUTA). Within this backdrop, it is timely to look ahead at 2015.
Transportation Policy Shapers for 2015
Legislature
The legislative leadership through 2014 included Assembly Transportation Chair,
Bonnie Lowenthal, who has retired under term limits, and the Senate Transportation
Committee Chair, Mark DeSaulnier, who was recently elected to Congress. Also, playing the
role as strong advocates for transportation programs have been the two Budget Subcommittee
Chairs, Senator Jim Beall and Assembly Member Richard Bloom.
While the Speaker of the Assembly initially appointed new committee chairs in early December,
the Senate Pro Tem released the Rules Committee selection of chairs this week.
In the Assembly, Richard Bloom will continue to be active as the Budget Subcommittee #2
(Transportation & Resources) Chair and will provide oversight of the state's transportation
budgets, as well as CAT revenues. The new Assembly Transportation Committee Chair will be
Assembly Member Jim Frazier. Mr. Frazier brings a strong familiarity with transportation
programs as he previously spent a number of years on the Contra Costa Transportation
Authority (CCTA), a Self -Help County such as Riverside. He also has a strong interest in highway
safety and will be a leader in the coming year in seeking solutions to the state's transportation
funding challenge.
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The Senate Pro Tem announced the new Senate Transportation & Housing Chair will be Senator
Jim Beall. Senator Beall brings a long history and familiarity with transportation programs; he
served on the Santa Clara VTA board and was a designee to the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission (MTC). Most recently, he served as the Senate Budget #2 (Transportation &
Resources) Chair in 2013 and 2014. Replacing Senator Beall on the Budget Subcommittee #2
will be Senator Lois Wolk from the Yolo County region. Her history of service in the Assembly
and Senate has seen a focus on water policy, related agricultural and resource issues, and more
recently local government finance.
Brown Administration
In the Administration, California State Transportation Agency (CaISTA) Secretary Brian Kelly
continues to drive state transportation policy. In the past year, the Secretary's office was
extremely instrumental in bringing the ATP to a conclusion in the budget process, lead the
California Transportation Infrastructure Priorities (CTIP) Work Group in defining the challenges
confronting the state transportation program, was deeply involved in framing the CAT auction
revenue allocation process and was instrumental in pursuit of the recently activated Road User
Charge (RUC) pilot program established to examine the challenges and opportunities that may
come from a new approach to transportation finance.
In a more recent development, Will Kempton's appointment to the California Transportation
Commission as Executive Director marks the willingness and commitment of the Commissioners
to take on and aid in addressing the states' transportation funding challenge. Mr. Kempton
spent the past two years as the leader of a statewide transportation industry and labor
coalition that has the goal of seeking adequate funding for the state and local systems.
Major Statewide Issues
State Budget
Most likely, the most pressing new development that will frame the political environment will
be the pressure to develop or expand state programs in the wake of several consecutive years
of budget deficits.
While the improving economic outlook for the state brings brightened prospects for the state
budget, this perspective must be tempered with the reality of recent changes and
improvements to the state budget process adopted by voters in November 2014 that will result
in fewer state GF resources available to allocate to new or expanded programs. The Legislative
Analyst's recent update of the annual budget outlook estimates for the present year, the state
budget reserve will see an additional $4 billion; however, Proposition 2, approved in November,
mandates $2 billion of this is to be deposited in the new "rainy day" fund and another $2 billion
is to be dedicated to paying down state debt. As a consequence, there will be little in the way
of new revenue resources available for program growth in FY 2015/16 outside of K-12 funding
under Proposition 98.
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Emerging Transportation Issues
The state's roadway infrastructure continues to see a widening gap between well -documented
and growing maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction needs at local and state levels and
stagnating or diminishing transportation revenues. Exacerbating this is the annual Fuel Tax
Swap revenue neutral tax rate adjustment mandate that compels the State Board of
Equalization to adjust the tax rate to reflect changes in the volume and price of motor fuels.
Cap and Trade
Even as state agencies near the release of guidelines that govern the allocation of CAT revenues
for the year, one potentially contentious policy issue that emerged is represented by three bills
introduced on the initial day of the FY 2015/16 legislative session. These measures would
either delay or outright eliminate the extension of the CAT regulations to the fuel distribution
network (a proxy for motorists). The CARB CAT trade regulation scheme is scheduled to impact
the fuels network beginning on January 1, 2015; it is projected the pass -through cost to
motorists could range from 9 cents to 50 cents, per gallon, at the gas pump. The funds thus
raised have been dedicated statutorily to the CAT allocation process, with little of these
revenues coming back to address much needed roadway and highway repairs. Similar bills
were introduced in 2014, however failed, never having received a hearing.
High -Speed Rail
Proposition 1A, a nearly $10 billion bond to fund the start of the state high-speed rail system,
was approved by voters in 2008. Opposition at regional levels has since emerged and
legislation has recently been introduced to bring an end to the development of the system.
One version of this legislation would simply restrict any additional expenditure of these funds
and apply the remaining bond proceeds to pay off the associated bond debt service. Another
version goes further and would in addition, direct unsold bonds to be available to be spent on
K-12 facilities. Similar legislation was introduced in 2014, but was unsuccessful.
Fuel Tax Swap
As highlighted above, the Fuel Tax Swap, enacted in 2011, eliminated the sales tax on fuel and
replaced the revenues with a like amount of the excise tax; the bill required the State Board of
Equalization to do an annual "true -up" in the tax rate to match the amount that Proposition 42
(sales tax on fuel) would raise. Last year, the continued, multi -year erosion of fuel sales
resulted in a reduction in the Tax Swap tax gas tax rate of 3 cents per gallon and with the
current fuel price environment, the Commission may be faced with a similar impact in the
upcoming Board action. This would drive resources for the state preservation program further
into deficit.
Attachment: Draft 2015 State and Federal Legislative Platform
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2015 State and Federal Legislative Platform
Riverside County Transportation Commission
OBJECTIVE: Advocate for state and federal policy decisions that enable RCTC to implement Measure A,
the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), its adopted plans and programs, comply with state and federal
requirements, and provide for greater mobility, quality of life, and economic vitality in Riverside County.
Equity and Fairness
• Funding should be distributed equitably to Riverside County.
• Governance structures should give equitable voting and decision -making authority to Riverside
County.
Regional Control
• Project selection and planning authority for state/federal funds should be as local as possible,
preferably in the hands of the Commission.
• State/federal rulemakings, administrative processes, and policy development activities should
include meaningful collaboration from regional transportation agencies.
• Oppose efforts by non -transportation interests to assert control over transportation funding.
• Policies should be sensitive to each region's unique needs and avoid "one size fits all"
assumptions, especially regarding the balance among highways, transit, rail, and freight; and
urban, suburban, and rural needs.
• State/federal policies should align authority to select projects, manage performance, and
implement programs with state/federal mandates and responsibilities placed upon regional and
local governments.
Protect Our Authority and Revenue
• Existing statutory authorities for the Commission should be preserved and protected.
• Oppose efforts to infringe on the Commission's discretion in collecting and administering its
revenue sources including, but not limited to, Measure A, tolls, TUMF.
Innovation
• Support the availability of project delivery tools such as design -build, construction
manager/general contractor, and public -private partnerships by the Commission, the State,
federal agencies, and other infrastructure agencies. Oppose efforts to add barriers to effective
implementation of such tools.
• Support a collaborative approach for the California Transportation Secretary's "California
Transportation Infrastructure Priorities (CTIP)" efforts to advance innovation and reform.
• Support implementation and expansion of U.S. Department of Transportation's "Every Day
Counts" initiative, the "Building America Transportation Investment Center" and other efforts to
expedite advance innovation in transportation.
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Project Delivery Streamlining
• Support all efforts to reduce project delivery timelines while maintaining important
environmental protections.
• Support reciprocity of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the National
Environmental Protection Act (NEPA).
• Support implementation of MAP-21 reforms that create timelines and penalties for delayed
reviews by federal agencies. Support further strengthening of timelines, penalties, and
requirements for concurrent reviews. Support Council on Environmental Quality pilot programs
for monitoring major projects.
• Support creation of a low interest loan program to support habitat conservation plans that
mitigate the impacts of transportation infrastructure and make project approvals more efficient.
• Support efforts to modernize the CEQA, including but not limited to:
o Reduce the Commission's exposure to litigation
o Increase accountability and disclosure for plaintiffs in CEQA cases
o Limit courts' ability to invalidate entire CEQA document when a writ of mandate can
resolve discreet issues
o Exempt illegal actions from CEQA review
o Prohibit "document dumping"
Accountability
• Revenue derived from transportation sources should be spent exclusively on transportation
projects. Support measures to strengthen the relationship between transportation revenue and
expenditures; oppose measures that weaken them.
• Support efforts to ensure that all projects in a voter -approved tax measure are delivered to the
public.
• Support efforts to prioritize state cap -and -trade revenues for greenhouse -gas -reducing
transportation projects.
• Encourage the adoption of on time, balanced state budgets, federal appropriations, and
authorizations, to ensure transportation projects are delivered without delay or costly
stoppages, and that adequate planning for future projects can take place.
• Promote policies that ensure state and federal agencies are responsive and accountable to
Commission concerns when working on Commission projects.
• Oppose efforts by non -elected, regulatory bodies to dilute, reduce, or withhold transportation
funds.
• Support maximum transparency by funding agencies in revealing scoring of funding requests.
Alignment of Responsibilities
• Support policies that reflect and recognize self-help counties' supermajority funding
contribution to transportation projects in California. Oppose policies that give outsized weight
to minority funding partners.
• Advocate that cap -and -trade revenues be expended in a manner that enables regions to meet
greenhouse gas reduction goals in SB 375 and AB 32.
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f i n a n c i a l r i s k f o r p r o j e c t s . O p p o s e p o l i c i e s t h a t p l a c e u n f u n d e d m a n d a t e s a n d o t h e r u n d u e
b u r d e n s a n d r e s t r i c t i o n s o n a g e n c i e s t h a t b e a r f i n a n c i a l r i s k f o r p r o j e c t s .
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s t a t e w i d e t r a n s p o r t a t i o n t o l o c a l v o t e r s .
" O p p o s e l e g i s l a t i o n t o i n c r e a s e b a r r i e r s t o t h e u s e o f c o n t r a c t i n g b y l o c a l g o v e r n m e n t .
A l t e r n a t i v e s t o D r i v i n g
R i d e s h a r i n g
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p r o g r a m s .
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p r o g r a m s , o r a n y e f f o r t s t h a t w o u l d r e s u l t i n d i s r u p t i o n o f t h e C o m m i s s i o n '