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1 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA TIME: 10:00 a.m. DATE: Wednesday, May 9, 2007 LOCATION: BOARD ROOM County of Riverside Administrative Center 4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside Commissioners Chair: Terry Henderson 1 st Vice Chair: Jeff Stone 2 nd Vice Chair: Bob Magee Bob Buster, County of Riverside John F. Tavaglione, County of Riverside Jeff Stone, County of Riverside Roy Wilson, County of Riverside Marion Ashley, County of Riverside Barbara Hanna / Brenda Salas, City of Banning Roger Berg / Jeff Fox, City of Beaumont Joseph DeConinck / Charles Grotke, City of Blythe John Chlebnik / Bill Davis, City of Calimesa Mary Craton / John Zaitz, City of Canyon Lake Gregory S. Pettis / Kathleen DeRosa, City of Cathedral City Eduardo Garcia / Steven Hernandez, City of Coachella Jeff Miller / Karen Spiegel, City of Corona Alex Bias / Yvonne Parks, City of Desert Hot Springs Robin Lowe / Marc Searl, City of Hemet Patrick J. Mullany / Larry Spicer, City of Indian Wells Michael H. Wilson / Gene Gilbert, City of Indio Terry Henderson / Don Adolph, City of La Quinta Bob Magee / Robert L. Schiffner, City of Lake Elsinore Frank West / Charles White, City of Moreno Valley Rick Gibbs / Kelly Bennett, City of Murrieta Frank Hall / Harvey Sullivan, City of Norco Dick Kelly / Cindy Finerty, City of Palm Desert Ronald Oden / Ginny Foat, City of Palm Springs Daryl Busch / Mark Yarbrough, City of Perris Gordon Moller / Alan Seman, City of Rancho Mirage Steve Adams / Dom Betro, City of Riverside Chris Carlson / Jim Ayres, City of San Jacinto Ron Roberts / Jeff Comerchero, City of Temecula Mike Perovich, Governor s Appointee Eric Haley, Executive Director Anne Mayer, Deputy Executive Director Hideo Sugita, Deputy Executive Director Comments are welcomed by the Commission. If you wish to provide comments to the Commission, please complete and submit a Speaker Card to the Clerk of the Board.

2 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AGENDA* *Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2007 BOARD ROOM County of Riverside Administrative Center 4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code Section , if special assistance is needed to participate in a Commission meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (951) Notification of at least 48 hours prior to meeting time will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility at the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Each individual speaker is limited to speak three (3) continuous minutes or less. The Commission may, either at the direction of the Chair or by majority vote of the Commission, waive this three minute time limitation. Depending on the number of items on the Agenda and the number of speakers, the Chair may, at his/her discretion, reduce the time of each speaker to two (2) continuous minutes. 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 Board should not take action on or discuss matters raised during public comment portion of the agenda which are not listed on the agenda. Board members may refer such matters to staff for factual information or to be placed on the subsequent agenda for consideration.

3 Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page 2 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES APRIL 11, PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2007/08 Overview Page 1 This item is for the Commission to: 1) Discuss, review and provide guidance on the proposed Budget for FY 2007/08; and 2) Open the public hearing to receive input and comments on the proposed FY 2007/08 Budget at this meeting and June 13, 2007 with adoption of the Budget on June 13, 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. RECURRING CONTRACTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/0 8 Overview Page 22 This item is for the Commission to approve the recurring contracts for FY 2007/08. 8B. INTERFUND LOAN ACTIVITY REPORT Overview Page 26 This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Interfund Loan Activity Report for the third quarter ended March 31, 2007.

4 Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page 3 8C. SINGLE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY REPORT Overview Page 28 This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Single Signature Report for the third quarter ended March 31, D. AWARD OF AGREEMENTS FOR FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL TOW TRUCK SERVICE Page 30 Overview 1) Award Agreement No to Armada Towing for tow truck service on Beat No. 4 of the Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program at a cost of $50.25 per hour per truck; 2) Award Agreement No to Armada Towing for tow truck service on Beat No. 8 of the FSP program at a cost of $51.50 per hour per truck; 3) Award Agreement No to Pepe s Towing for tow truck service on Beat No. 18 of the FSP program at a cost of $51.00 per hour per truck; 4) Award Agreement No to Pepe s Towing for tow truck service on Beat No. 19 of the FSP program at a cost of $52.00 per hour per truck; and 5) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission. 8E. SB 821 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES PROGRAM EXTENSION FOR THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE Page 33 Overview This item is for the Commission to grant the city of Lake Elsinore (City) an extension to June 30, 2008 to complete the Mohr Street, Sumner Avenue and La Strada Street sidewalk improvement projects.

5 Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page 4 8F. APPROVAL OF PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT NO (FORMERLY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NATIONAL FREIGHT GATEWAY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING) Page 35 Overview 1) Approve the Partnership Agreement No (formerly Southern California National Freight Gateway MOU); and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the MOU on behalf of the Commission. 8G. PERRIS VALLEY LINE UPDATE ON PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING Page 42 Overview This item is for the Commission to receive and file an update on the Perris Valley Line (PVL) preliminary engineering contract. 8H. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH STV INC. FOR PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES ON THE PERRIS VALLEY LINE Page 44 Overview 1) Approve Agreement No , Amendment No. 11 to Agreement No , with STV, Inc. for planning consultant services related to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) coordination, submittal of the FTA Small Starts application for entry to Preliminary Engineering, and completion of the NEPA and CEQA environmental documents for the Perris Valley Line (PVL) project, in the amount of $236,000; and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the MOU on behalf of the Commission. 8I. COMMUTER RAIL PROGRAM UPDATE Overview Page 46 This item is for the Commission to receive and file an update on the Commuter Rail Program.

6 Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page 5 8J. FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN AMENDMENT: COMMUTER RAIL Page 55 Overview 1) Allocate $3,523,775 in State Transit Assistance (STA) and $567,714 in Local Transportation Fund (LTF) funds to serve as local match to previously allocated Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds for the parking structure at the North Main Corona Station; 2) Allocate $180,000 in LTF funds to cover the costs of parking relocation; and 3) Amend the FY 2006/07 Commuter Rail Program s Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect the additional funding allocations for the project. 8K. RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY S FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN AMENDMENT Page 58 Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Allocate $47,030 in State Transit Assistance (STA) funds to the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) as the local match for the Federal Transit Administration s (FTA) Section 5310 program; 2) Allocate $2,690 in STA funds to RTA to serve as the local match for the FTA Section 5311(f) grant program; 3) Authorize the reprogramming of $25,672 in STA funds to cover the operating costs of the CNG fueling station; 4) Allocate $60,000 in Local Transportation Fund (LTF) funds to cover the cost of providing shuttle service due to construction on I-215; 5) Recognize an additional $20,000 in other revenue for the Crest Cruiser program and $2.5 million in Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF) funds for the Riverside Transit Center; and 6) Amend the FY 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect these changes and include the projects into the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), as appropriate.

7 Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page 6 8L. FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN AMENDMENT: SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY SECTION 5310 CAPITAL GRANTS PROGRAM Page 62 Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Allocate $12,400 in State Transit Assistance (STA) funds to the SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine) as the local match for the Federal Transit Administration s (FTA) Section 5310 program; and 2) Amend SunLine s FY 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect the additional capital equipment and associated funding. 8M. FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN AMENDMENT: CITY OF RIVERSIDE SPECIAL SERVICES Page 64 Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Allocate $230,000 in State Transit Assistance (STA) funds to the city of Riverside s Special Services (RSS) program contingent upon approval by the Riverside City Council; and 2) Amend RSS FY 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect the additional funding. 8N. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE/SOCIAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COUNCIL Page 66 Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Appoint Fortunato Penilla to the Commission s Citizens Advisory Committee/Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (CAC/SSTAC); and 2) Seek candidate names from Commissioners as to potential appointments to the CAC/SSTAC.

8 Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page 7 8O. AWARD OF AGREEMENTS TO DONNA DESMOND ASSOCIATES AND DESMOND, MARCELLO & AMSTER FOR ON-CALL GOODWILL VALUATION SERVICES Page 69 Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Award Agreement No to Donna Desmond Associates and Agreement No to Desmond Marcello & Amster to perform on-call goodwill valuation services; and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission. 8P. AWARD OF AGREEMENTS TO LAND AMERICA COMMERCIAL SERVICES, CHICAGO TITLE, AND FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY FOR ON-CALL TITLE AND ESCROW SERVICES Page 71 Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Award Agreement No to Land America Commercial Services, Agreement No to Chicago Title, and Agreement No to First American Title Company to perform title and escrow services; and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission. 8Q. AWARD OF AGREEMENTS TO CROCKETT & ASSOCIATES, LTD. AND DESMOND, MARCELLO & AMSTER FOR ON-CALL FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT APPRAISAL SERVICES Page 73 Overview This item is for the Commission to: 1) Award Agreement No to Crockett & Associates, Ltd. and Agreement No to Desmond, Marcello & Amster to perform on-call furniture, fixtures and equipment, (FF&E) appraisal services; and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission.

9 Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page 8 9. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Overview Page 75 This item is for the Commission to: 1) Receive and file the State and Federal Legislative Update; and 2) Approve a contract with the KOCE PBS station in an amount not to exceed $22,000 for television production costs on a public affairs program regarding the future of State Route REGIONAL PROGRAMS SPOTLIGHT: WESTERN RIVERSIDE SPECIALIZED TRANSIT PROGRAM Page 82 Overview This item is for the Commission to receive a presentation on the Western Riverside Specialized Transit Program. 11. STATUS UPDATE ON THE PERRIS VALLEY LINE Overview This item is for the Commission to receive an oral report on the status of the Perris Valley Line and recent visit by Federal Transit Administration Region ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA 13. COMMISSIONERS / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S 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. 14. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section Case Nos.: RIC and RIC B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section Number of cases: One

10 Riverside County Transportation Commission Agenda May 9, 2007 Page ADJOURNMENT The next Commission meeting is scheduled to be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2007, Board Room, County of Riverside Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside.

11 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 1. CALL TO ORDER MINUTES Wednesday, April 11, 2007 The Riverside County Transportation Commission was called to order by Chair Terry Henderson at 10:02 a.m., in the Board Room at the County of Riverside Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, California, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At this time, Commissioner Bob Magee led the Commission in a flag salute. 3. ROLL CALL Commissioners/Alternates Present Commissioners Absent Steve Adams Brenda Salas John Chlebnik Marion Ashley Jeff Stone Joseph DeConinck Roger Berg Frank West Gregory Pettis Daryl Busch Michael H. Wilson John Tavaglione Bob Buster Roy Wilson Chris Carlson Mary Craton Rick Gibbs Frank Hall Terry Henderson Steven Hernandez Hank Hohenstein Dick Kelly Robin Lowe Bob Magee Jeff Miller Gordon Moller Patrick Mullany Ronald Oden Ron Roberts Patti Romo

12 Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 2 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Henderson announced that the Caltrans District 08 Planning Division was in attendance to observe the Commission meeting and at the Chair s request, provided self-introductions. Arnold San Miguel, Member Relations Officer, SCAG, provided the Commission with an update on Senate Bill 12 related to SCAG s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Pilot Program. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 14, 2007 M/S/C (Carlson/Hohenstein) to approve the March 14, 2007 minutes. Abstain: Craton 6. ADDITIONS/REVISIONS There were no additions/revisions to the agenda. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Chair Henderson announced that the agenda item for Riverside Transit Agency s FY 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan Amendment was approved at the Plans and Programs Committee meeting on March 26 th. It was inadvertently omitted from the April 11 th Commission agenda. When the oversight was discovered, staff contacted RTA and were in agreement that the item would be brought forward at the May 9, 2007 Commission meeting. M/S/C (Lowe/Stone) to approve the following Consent Calendar items: Abstain: Ashley, Buster and Stone on Agenda Item 7I 7A. ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY REVIEW Adopt the Investment Policy.

13 Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 3 7B. TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT Receive and file the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Regional Arterial Program Quarterly Report. 7C. FISCAL YEAR 2007/11 MEASURE A FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS FOR THE CITY OF BEAUMONT Approve the FY 2007/11 Measure A Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Local Streets and Roads for the city of Beaumont as submitted. 7D. AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2007/11 MEASURE A FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS FOR THE CITY OF BLYTHE Approve the amendment to the FY 2007/11 Measure A Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Local Streets and Roads for the city of Blythe as submitted. 7E. COMMUTER RAIL PROGRAM UPDATE Receive and file an update on the Commuter Rail Program. 7F. FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN AMENDMENT: ALLOCATION OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS TO THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE S SPECIAL SERVICES 1) Allocate $90,102 in Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds to the city of Riverside s Special Services (RSS) program; and 2) Amend the FY 2006/07 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) to reflect the additional funding.

14 Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 4 7G. REQUEST FROM PEPPERMINT RIDGE FOR MEASURE A SPECIALIZED TRANSIT FUNDS AS LOCAL MATCH FOR THE SECTION 5310 CAPITAL PROGRAM 1) Allocate $26,100 to Peppermint Ridge to provide the required local match for the Section 5310 capital program; and 2) Approve Agreement No with Peppermint Ridge for $26,100 in Measure A Specialized Transit funds available in Western County. 7H. REGIONAL PROGRAMS SPOTLIGHT: COMMUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UPDATE Receive and file an update on the Commuter Assistance Program. 7I. BECHTEL INFRASTRUCTURE CORPORATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 AGREEMENT AUGMENTATION AND FISCAL YEAR 2007/08 AGREEMENT 1) Approve the proposed Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation (Bechtel) staffing plan for program management support of the Commission s Measure A Capital Delivery Program; 2) Approve Agreement No for a $273,535 augmentation to the FY 2006/07 contract with Bechtel to provide program management support to the Commission s Capital Delivery Program and the associated budget amendment. This brings the total not to exceed amount of the contract to $2,862,408; 3) Approve Agreement No , FY 2007/08 contract with Bechtel, to provide program management support to the Commission s Capital Delivery Program for a not to exceed amount of $4,259,796 and inclusion in the FY 2007/08 Commission Budget; 4) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to negotiate contract clauses associated with the establishment of a project office; and 5) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission.

15 Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 5 7J. REPLACEMENT OF LOS ALAMOS BRIDGE AT INTERSTATE 15 IN THE CITY OF MURRIETA 1) Approve Commission 2009 Measure A/Commercial Paper funding participation in the replacement of the Los Alamos Bridge over I-15 in the amount of $2.918 million; 2) Approve a proportional funding arrangement of 56.5% city of Murrieta (City) and 43.5% Commission on future costs (higher or lower) of the Los Alamos Bridge replacement project based on the attached project estimate; and 3) Direct staff to develop an agreement with the city of Murrieta, which will be brought back for final action, pursuant to legal counsel review. 7K. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH EPIC LAND SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES RELATED TO THE PERRIS VALLEY LINE PROJECT 1) Approve Agreement No , Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No , with Epic Land Solutions, Inc. for a not to exceed amount of $1,063,236 with an extension of the agreement through December 31, 2008 for right-of-way services related to the Perris Valley Line (PVL) project; 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the amendment on behalf of the Commission; and 3) Allocate $1,063,236 in Measure A Rail Capital funds to fund these services. 7L. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH EPIC LAND SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES 1) Approve Agreement No , Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No , with Epic Land Solutions for property management support services for Commission owned parcels for a not to exceed amount of $622,484; 2) Approve extension of agreement to December 30, 2008; 3) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the amendment on behalf of the Commission; and 4) Approve a budget adjustment of $81,509.

16 Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 6 7M. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH TROPICAL PLAZA NURSERY FOR A THREE-MONTH EXTENSION 1) Approve Agreement No , Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No , with Tropical Plaza Nursery for landscape maintenance services for the Commission owned Metrolink station for an amount not to exceed amount of $26,025; 2) Approve extension of agreement to July 31, 2007; and 3) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the amendment on behalf of the Commission. 7N. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 1) Receive and file the state and federal legislative status report; and 2) Approve the following bill positions: AB 291 (Jeffries, R-Lake Elsinore and Benoit, R-Palm Desert) SUPPORT AB 1240 (Benoit, R-Palm Desert) SUPPORT AJR 14 (Jeffries, R-Lake Elsinore) SUPPORT SB 224 (Battin, R-La Quinta) SUPPORT SB 872 (Ackerman, R-Irvine) SUPPORT HR 1475 (McGovern, D-MA) SUPPORT MEASURE A LOCAL CIRCULATION INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE FOR THE STATE ROUTE 91 LA SIERRA INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Hideo Sugita, Deputy Executive Director, provided background information on the funding plan for two local circulation interchange improvement projects in the city of Riverside (City). He provided an overview of the revised funding plan as well as recommending approval on a funding agreement with the City as the La Sierra Avenue/SR-91 project is ready to go out to bid within the next 30 days.

17 Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 7 M/S/C (Lowe/Adams) to: 1) Approve 1989 Measure A funding commitments to the following city of Riverside Local Circulation Interchange improvement projects: La Sierra Avenue/SR-91 $ million Van Buren Boulevard/SR-91 $ million 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the funding Agreement No with the city of Riverside for the La Sierra Avenue/SR-91 Interchange improvement project, on behalf of the Commission. 9. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CH2M HILL FOR THE PREPARATION OF A PROJECT REPORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE ROUTE 79 REALIGNMENT PROJECT Hideo Sugita provided background information and an update on the preparation of the project report and environmental document (PR/ED) for the SR-79 realignment. He noted that the city of Hemet has removed the eastern alignment as its preferred alternative and explained the importance of having a defined set of alternatives and how that impacts the project schedule. He then stated that the most significant area of concern that could impact the project schedule is now potential cultural issues. Commissioner Robin Lowe expressed great appreciation for staff and its consultants for their work efforts with the city of Hemet during this process. Eric Haley, Executive Director, expressed that both Hideo Sugita and Cathy Bechtel have done a magnificent job through this process. M/S/C (Stone/Carlson) to: 1) Approve Agreement No , Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No , with CH2M Hill based on the negotiated project scope, schedule and cost that is attached to this agenda item for a not to exceed amount of $9,964,941 for the development of a project report and environmental document (PR/ED) for the realignment of SR-79 in the vicinity of the cities of San Jacinto and Hemet;

18 Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 8 2) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the amendment for non cardinal changes to the scope of work for a not to exceed total contract amount of $25,318,092; 3) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the amendment on behalf of the Commission. 10. ALAMEDA CORRIDOR EAST GRADE SEPARATION FUNDING RECOMMENDATION Stephanie Wiggins, Regional Programs Director, provided an overview of the goods movement issues facing Riverside County. She then presented the Grade Separation Funding Strategy Blueprint, highlighting the following: 2003 Riverside County Trade Balance totaled 180 million tons; Number of daily trucks on major state highways for 2004; Trucks are a higher percentage of total traffic in Riverside County than the region as a whole; Estimated risk of cancer from airborne toxics from all emission sources and excluding diesel; Major sources of diesel emissions; Blueprint objective and results; Summary of funding needed for 18 high priority crossings; Currently available funding sources; Funding sources potentially available in the future; Key factors for success Lead agency commitment to develop shelf-ready projects; project completion of priority group A and legislative action; and Blueprint action, including delivery options and partnerships with state and federal. Commissioner Steve Adams expressed concern about the voluntary container premium with the estimated $361.8 million short fall this program would provide an immediate and reliable revenue stream with no taxes needed. He stated that he will be making a presentation on the container premiums to various committees in the near future to illustrate how this program works. Chair Henderson stated that the Grade Separation Ad Hoc Committee briefly discussed the voluntary container premium program and believes it deserves full discussion by the committee with referral to the Commission. She thanked Commissioner Adams for his concern.

19 Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 9 Commissioner Steven Hernandez commended staff for developing the blueprint and he expressed the importance of public health, traffic circulation and economic development to the future of Riverside County. Commissioner Bob Buster concurred with Commissioner Hernandez s comments and suggested that if other supplementary measures do not work out, the residents of the Riverside County may entertain a ¼ cent sales tax for 10 years that would pay for the balance of the work that is needed for grade separations. M/S/C (Hernandez/Buster) to: 1) Approve an off the top allocation of 25% of CMAQ and STP federal funds from the next transportation bill (anticipated after 2009) for Alameda Corridor East (ACE) grade separation projects, contingent upon a use it or lose it provision; 2) Approve ACE grade separation projects as eligible projects for 2009 Measure A Economic Development funds with an allocation of 25%; and 3) Adopt the Grade Separation Funding Strategy Blueprint Report. 11. ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA There were no items pulled from the consent calendar. 12. COMMISSIONERS/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR S REPORT A. Commissioner Bob Magee briefed the Commission on the annual New York rating agencies trip. B. Chair Henderson briefed the Commission on the Commission s brochure A Plan for the Future that was handed out in New York. C. Commissioner Lowe announced the following events: Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) will be hosting the City Managers/Planning Directors meeting Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 8:45 a.m. 12:00 p.m. with the General Assembly also being held on May 3 rd ; 7 th Annual Regional Housing Summit will be held on May 24, 2007.

20 Riverside County Transportation Commission Minutes April 11, 2007 Page 10 D. Eric Haley: Announced Stephanie Wiggins is receiving a Master s Degree from USC on May 12, 2007; Introduced and welcomed three new staff members: Armando Rodriguez, Senior Accounting Assistant; Megan Hansen, Senior Accounting Assistant; and Ruby Arellano, Administrative Support Specialist; Briefed the Commission on the annual New York rating agencies trip; and Briefly noted a proposal to stimulate early development of grade separation projects. 13. CLOSED SESSION ITEM A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section (a) Number of cases: One 14) ADJOURNMENT At legal counsel s request, the closed session item was pulled from the agenda. There being no further business for consideration by the Riverside County Transportation Commission, the meeting adjourned at 10:46 a.m. The next Commission meeting is scheduled to be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, in the Board Room at the County of Riverside Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside, California, Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Harmon Clerk of the Board

21 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: FROM: THROUGH: Riverside County Transportation Commission Budget and Implementation Committee of the Whole Michele Cisneros, Accounting and Human Resources Manager Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 2007/08 BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Discuss, review and provide guidance on the proposed Budget for FY 2007/08; and 2) Open the public hearing to receive input and comments on the proposed FY 2007/08 Budget at this meeting and June 13, 2007 with adoption of the Budget on June 13, BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Staff has completed the initial budget preparation process, and attached is an executive summary for the proposed Budget for FY 2007/08. The goals and objectives approved by the Commission on March 14, 2007, were the basis of this budget. The goals and objectives considered during the preparation of the budget relate to mobility initiatives, goods movement, improved system efficiency, environmental stewardship, economic development, intermodalism and accessibility and public and agency communications. Staff will present highlights of significant items included in the budget and is seeking review and input of the proposed Budget for FY 2007/08. Based on input received from Commissioners, staff will update the document as necessary. As a result of input received from the public and the Commission, staff will make any necessary changes to the budget document for final review, close of the public hearing and adoption at the June 13, 2007 Commission meeting. The executive summary document contains a summary of all departmental budgets and summarizes the information for the entire Commission. The department budgets present the goals and objectives, the resources needed to accomplish the goals, and the appropriations required to accomplish the tasks. Staff has also Agenda Item 6

22 included the fund budgets, which provide the budgeted revenues and expenditures from a fund perspective. It should be noted that the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) special revenue fund, which has been an unbudgeted fund in prior years, is included as a budgeted fund in the FY 2007/08 Budget due to its significance to the Commission s operations. At the June 13, 2007, Commission meeting, staff will present the entire budget with detailed narratives. A summary of the proposed Budget for FY 2007/08 is as follows: FY 2007/08 Budget Revenues and other financing sources: Sales taxes-measure A and LTF $ 243,624,400 Reimbursements (federal, state, and other) 33,127,200 TUMF 27,250,000 State Transit Assistance 23,263,000 Other revenues 2,947,900 Interest on investments 16,678,500 Commercial paper proceeds 87,000,000 Transfers in 74,688,000 Total revenues and other financing sources 508,579,000 Expenditures and other financing uses: Personnel salary and fringe benefits 6,589,400 Professional services 8,370,300 Support services 2,662,200 Projects and operations 472,432,600 Capital outlay 942,000 Debt service (principal, interest and costs of issuance) 42,225,900 Transfers out 74,688,000 Total expenditures and other financing uses 607,910,400 Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other financing sources over (under) expenditures and other financing uses (99,331,400) Beginning fund balance 471,038,200 Ending fund balance $ 371,706,800 Attachment: FY 2007/08 Proposed Budget Executive Summary Agenda Item 6

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42 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: FROM: THROUGH: Riverside County Transportation Commission Budget and Implementation Committee of the Whole Theresia Trevino, Chief Financial Officer Eric Haley, Executive Director SUBJECT: Recurring Contracts for Fiscal Year 2007/08 BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to approve the recurring contracts for FY 2007/08. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Ten years ago, the Commission evaluated all recurring contracts to determine when and if to hold a competitive process. As a result of that review, most contracts were rebid. In addition, the Commission required that recurring contracts be approved at the beginning of each year. All other contracts are bid on a periodic basis ranging from three to five years. The following is a listing of recurring contracts proposed for FY 2007/08: Consultant Name Best Best & Krieger Caporicci & Larson Cingular Wireless Comarco Wireless Technologies Inland Transportation Services (ITS) Schedule of Recurring Contracts Description of Services General Legal Services TDA/Measure A Audit Services Call Box Analog Cellular Service Call Box Maintenance Commuter Assistance Program Management Budget FY 06/07 Budget FY 07/08 Dollar Change Percent Change $ 1,377,900 $ 1,518,900 $141, % 200, ,000 10, % 35,000 32,000 (3,000) (8.6%) 244, ,700 9, % 1,386,000 1,700, , % MHV Enterprises, Inc. Ridemaster Software 25,000 25, % Agenda Item 8A

43 Consultant Name Rahimian Management and Consulting, Inc. Ray Gorski Trapeze VRPA Technologies Description of Services Project Management Services Air Quality Technical services Ridematching Software Congestion Management Budget FY 06/07 Budget FY 07/08 Dollar Change Percent Change 200, , % 20,000 25,000 5, % 370, ,000 37, % 50,000 60,000 10, % The Best Best & Krieger LLP contract for FY 2007/08 reflects an increase of $141,000, which is primarily attributable to general legal services for capital project delivery and implementation activities related to Measure A highways. General legal services related to management services, regional programs, regional arterial and rail projects are comparable to or lower than the prior year. Caporicci & Larson has performed the Transportation Development Act (TDA) and Measure A local jurisdiction financial and compliance audits. These services were competitively procured in 2003, and the term of the agreement was for originally for three years through June 30, 2006, but was extended for an additional year through the recurring contracts approval process. The Commission s financial and compliance audit has been performed by another audit firm that was selected during the same procurement process; however, that agreement expires June 30, It would be more effective and efficient to have both audit firms with the same term through June 30, 2008, and conduct the audit procurements in January 2008 or February The Caporicci & Larson audit fees are similar to FY 2006/07 fees. The conversion of call boxes from analog to digital service by Cingular Wireless was delayed until completion of the call box removal project. The digital conversion project should be completed by December Accordingly, the contract related to analog service should be extended through December 31, Any expenditure incurred for analog service will be offset by a savings in the digital service contract. The Comarco Wireless Technologies (CWT) contract expires December 31, 2007 and provides for routine corrective and preventive maintenance of call boxes, including knockdowns and vandalism. CWT was selected as a result of a competitive procurement in 2001, in which it was the only responsive bidder, and has provided these services since the inception of the call box program. A request for proposal process is not anticipated immediately upon contract expiration, and CWT has been included as a recurring contract for the last six months of FY 2007/08. Agenda Item 8A

44 ITS has been included as a recurring contract since FY 2003/04 and is considered to be a unique sole source provider for the administration of the Commuter Assistance Program (CAP). The FY 2007/08 CAP budget includes nine new or expanded projects, which have been added to ITS scope of work. A portion of the increase in the ITS contract is related to services provided for the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) CAP, for which the Commission is reimbursed. MHV Enterprises, Inc. owns the copyright the Ridemaster software used in the CAP. It has licensed the software to three local transportation agencies, including the Commission. The software tracks client support, commuter participation, and other data as necessary to monitor program performance and protect against fraud. Due to the proprietary nature of the ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancement of the software, MHV Enterprises should continue to be included as a recurring contract. Rahimian has provided project management services related to oversight of the geotechnical work and special permit application process on the Riverside County- Orange County (RCOC) CETAP Corridor project, and this contract expires February 28, It is anticipated that the geotechnical work and related evaluation will be conducted in 2008 with final reports due in February Based on the level of work associated with this geotechnical feasibility study and Mr. Rahimian s knowledge and expertise with the RCOC Major Investment Study (MIS), it is recommended that this contract be extended through June 30, Ray Gorski has provided on-call technical services to the Commission primarily in the areas of air quality and alternative fuels. Projects funded with Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds are required to have project level air quality analyses. His services were required this year for the North Main Corona parking structure and the SR-60 high occupancy vehicle (HOV) conversion project. As the Commission continues to commit CMAQ funds on projects, it is essential to have the ability to utilize Mr. Gorski s services. During FY 2007/08, an air quality analyses will be needed for a CMAQ call for projects for Salton Sea Air Basin apportionment funding. Proposals were solicited for a ridematching software program for the Inland Empire, and a contract was awarded to Trapeze in Subsequently the software/license agreement was expanded to include Orange, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties functionality. The software also has been customized over the past years in response to the unique regional air quality requirements. As a result of the customization and five-county regional partnership, this contract has been included in the recurring contracts since FY 2005/06. The $37,000 increase in the contract for FY 2007/08 is related to the completion of the Rideguide and transit integration project, which is funded by a grant from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC). Agenda Item 8A

45 VRPA Technologies, Inc. provides assistance with activities related to the Congestion Management Program (CMP), including traffic monitoring. During FY 2007/08, VRPA Technologies, Inc. work efforts will include the biennial update of the CMP in addition to quarterly traffic monitoring of the CMP system. These contracts have already been included in the proposed FY 2007/08 Budget, and, as such, no budget adjustment is required. Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: Y Year: FY 2007/08 Amount: $4,024,600 Source of Funds: GLA No.: N/A Measure A, TDA, TUMF, FSP, SAFE fees, Interest, and Other Budget Adjustment: Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 4/23/07 No Agenda Item 8A

46 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: FROM: THROUGH: SUBJECT: Riverside County Transportation Commission Budget and Implementation Committee of the Whole Michele Cisneros, Accounting and Human Resources Manager Eric Haley, Executive Director Interfund Loan Activity Report BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Interfund Loan Activity Report for the third quarter ended March 31, BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At its April 14, 2004 meeting, the Commission approved the Interfund Loan Policy and adopted Resolution No Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission to Authorize Interfund Loans. Subsequently, the Commission requested that the interfund loan activity be reported on a quarterly basis. The attached report includes all interfund loan activity through March 31, The total outstanding interfund loan amounts as of March 31, 2007 are $400,405. Attachment: Interfund Loan Activity Report Agenda Item 8B

47 Riverside County Transportation Commission Interfund Loan Activity Report For 3rd quarter ended March 31, 2007 Loan Amount Repayment Amount Date Commission Date of Loan of Loan Begins Outstanding Lending Fund Borrowing Fund Purpose of Loan Approved April 2, 2003 $ 300,000 July 1, 2006 $ 125,405 Measure A - WC Highway (222) Measure A - WC LSR (227) Advance to make repairs and improvements to Railroad Canyon Road March 12, 2003 March 4, ,000 July 1, ,000 Measure A - WC Commuter Assistance (226) Measure A - WC Highway (222) Additional local match for the SR71 Widening/Animal Crossing Project December 10, 2003 Total $ 575,000 $ 400,405

48 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: FROM: THROUGH: SUBJECT: Riverside County Transportation Commission Budget and Implementation Committee of the Whole Michele Cisneros, Accounting and Human Resources Manager Eric Haley, Executive Director Single Signature Authority Report BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to receive and file the Single Signature Report for the third quarter ended March 31, BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The attached report details all professional services and administrative contracts that have been executed for the third quarter ended March 31, 2007 under the Single Signature Authority granted to the Executive Director by the Commission. The unused capacity at March 31, 2007 is $361,290. Attachment: Single Signature Authority Report as of March 31, Agenda Item 8C

49 SINGLE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY AS OF MARCH 31, 2007 CONSULTANT DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT PAID AMOUNT REMAINING CONTRACT AMOUNT AMOUNT AVAILABLE July 1, 2006 $500, Dudek On-Call Environmental Services 50, , United Methodist Church & Caltrans Douglas Wood and Associates Professional consulting services for 31, , , Arantine Hills Land Use Study O'Melia Consulting Amendment # 1 to Agreement # for 26, , , Transit Vision Conceptual Planning Services Bartel Associates Actuarial Valuation Services 31, , AMOUNT USED 138, , , Less return of remaining contract value due to expiration: AMOUNT USED, net of adjustments AMOUNT REMAINING through March 31, , $361, Towa Reabroi-DeMorst Prepared by Michele Cisneros Reviewed by Note: Shaded area represents new contracts listed in the third quarter.

50 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: FROM: THROUGH: SUBJECT: Riverside County Transportation Commission Brian Cunanan, Staff Analyst Jerry Rivera, Program Manager Eric Haley, Executive Director Award of Agreements for Freeway Service Patrol Tow Truck Service STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Award Agreement No to Armada Towing for tow truck service on Beat No. 4 of the Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program at a cost of $50.25 per hour per truck; 2) Award Agreement No to Armada Towing for tow truck service on Beat No. 8 of the FSP program at a cost of $51.50 per hour per truck; 3) Award Agreement No to Pepe s Towing for tow truck service on Beat No. 18 of the FSP program at a cost of $51.00 per hour per truck; 4) Award Agreement No to Pepe s Towing for tow truck service on Beat No. 19 of the FSP program at a cost of $52.00 per hour per truck; and 5) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Commission, acting in its capacity as the Riverside County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE), released a request for proposals (RFP) on March 21 st for tow truck service on Beat 4, 8, 18 and 19 of the FSP program. Bids were due April 20 th and proposals were received from two tow service providers Armada Towing and Pepe s Towing. An evaluation committee consisting of representatives from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Inland Division, Caltrans District 8, San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), and Commission staff reviewed the proposals for completeness and responsiveness. The Committee discussed the proposals and finalized the scoring of the proposals based on the criteria set forth in the RFP. Based upon the average score of the evaluation committee Agenda Item 8D

51 Fimembers, the Committee recommends that Beat Nos. 4 and 8 be awarded to Armada Towing and Beat Nos. 18 and 19 be awarded to Pepe s Towing. Each contract award reflects a three-year contract with two one-year options. FSP Beat Description Recommend Award Beat No.4 Magnolia Ave to 60/91/215 IC Armada Beat No.8 NEW SR-60 / I-215 Interchange to Theodore St Armada Beat No.18 RC line to Alessandro Pepe s Beat No.19 NEW - Alessandro Blvd to SR-74 (4th St.) Pepe s Beat Nos. 4 and 18 are both existing beats that will expire at the end of this fiscal year. Beat Nos. 8 and 19 are new FSP beats that both start in August In addition to extending FSP coverage on the SR-60 and I-215, Beats 8 and 19 function to help move a demo project forward that entails the HOV lane on SR-60 between Day Street and Redlands Boulevard to operate as a mixed flow lane during off peak hours. The emission reductions realized from the two new beats will help meet a requirement to proceed with the demo by offsetting the forecasted increase in emissions. All obligations incurred by the Commission under the terms of this award are funded 80% from state funds and 20% from local SAFE fees and are subject to continued funding from the state of California for the Riverside County Freeway Service Patrol program. FrewayServicePatrolCoveragegure1.0:Beat 4 Beat 18 Beat 19 Beat 8 Hours of Operation: Mon Thur: 5:30am 8:30am; 3pm 7pm Fri: 5:30am 8:30am; 1pm 7pm Agenda Item 8D

52 Financial Information In Fiscal Year Budget: Y Year: FY 2007/08 Amount: $372,638 Source of Funds: GLA No.: State of California 80% SAFE DMV Fees 20% MSRC 100% (Beat 19) Budget Adjustment: Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 04/30/2007 N Agenda Item 8D

53 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: FROM: THROUGH: SUBJECT: Riverside County Transportation Commission Budget and Implementation Committee of the Whole Jerry Rivera, Program Manager Eric Haley, Executive Director SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program Extension for the City of Lake Elsinore BUDGET AND IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to grant the city of Lake Elsinore (City) an extension to June 30, 2008 to complete the Mohr Street, Sumner Avenue and La Strada Street sidewalk improvement projects. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In FY 2006, the Commission awarded $1,557,594 to fund 27 projects as part of its SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program. The agencies have until June 30, 2007 to complete the projects. The city of Lake Elsinore was allocated $11,250 for construction of the Mohr Street sidewalk project, $33,900 for the construction of the Sumner Avenue sidewalk project, and $23,500 for the construction of the La Strada Street sidewalk project. All three projects are part of larger community development block grant (CDBG) funded projects which involved more complex right-of-way issues. The plans, specifications and cost estimates are complete for the projects. The City was also allocated $52,750 for construction of four projects in FY 2006/07 and has until June 30, 2008, to complete those projects. The City has decided to combine the projects for both fiscal years to minimize administrative costs for advertising, inspecting and constructing these projects. Therefore, the City is requesting a 12-month extension to June 30, 2008, to complete the three projects funded in FY Attachment: Letter from City of Lake Elsinore Agenda Item 8E

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55 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: FROM: THROUGH: SUBJECT: Riverside County Transportation Commission Plans and Programs Committee Stephanie Wiggins, Regional Programs Director Eric Haley, Executive Director Approval of Partnership Agreement No (Formerly Southern California National Freight Gateway Memorandum of Understanding) PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Approve the Partnership Agreement No (formerly Southern California National Freight Gateway MOU); and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the MOU on behalf of the Commission. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At its September 2006 meeting, the Commission approved the Southern California National Freight Gateway MOU, which contemplated approval by various agencies (federal, state, and the Southern California Transportation Commissions). However, the MOU was not executed. Subsequent discussions with U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have led to a revised agreement in lieu of the original Southern California National Freight Gateway MOU. The resulting partnership agreement is shorter and simpler than the earlier proposed MOU, and substantially the same (i.e. documents agreement for key agencies to begin to collaborate on the framework strategy to address the increasing goods movement problems and serious air quality challenges facing Southern California.) In summary, four points that underlie this agreement are: Agenda Item 8F

56 The work of the group will be to assist in coordination among the affected agencies and interests to develop an effective strategy for the Southern California Freight Gateway. While development of the strategy may be accomplished by various, more focused initiatives or efforts, it will be a key function of the partners to make sure that the products of these various initiatives are coordinated and come together as a coherent, effective and efficient system-wide framework strategy for the National Freight Gateway. The partners are not intended to be a super decision-makers group; decisions are to be left to the formal decision-makers. There are early key topics that need to be addressed on a priority basis. These include, the following: - Air quality attainment, in light of current efforts to develop an Air Quality Management Plan that will timely achieve PM 2.5 and ozone standards; - Funding sources and related institutions, a concern reflected in the State Goods Movement Action Plan; - Prioritization and scheduling of infrastructure projects (including green infrastructure ) in accordance with a system-wide plan (i.e. Multi-County Goods Movement Action Plan); - Approaches to address cumulative and system-wide environmental and community impacts that lead to efficient and timely environmental compliance and implementation; and - Development of principles based on the Southern California effort that might serve as input to the 1909 Commission for inclusion in the next reauthorization of the National Transportation Act. Federal representation would include USDOT, USEPA, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Army Corps of Engineers; and As various topics are addressed, there is an appreciation that the affected constituency of agencies and interests should be engaged as well (i.e., private interests such as shippers and railroads as well as environmental and community interests.) The partnership agreement is anticipated to be executed by all parties by next month. Approval of this agreement will replace the Southern California National Freight Gateway MOU that was never executed. Attachment: Draft Partnership Agreement Agenda Item 8F

57 DRAFT: March 30, 2007: USDOT/USEPA Preamble SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NATIONAL FREIGHT GATEWAY PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT AMONG FEDERAL, STATE, REGIONAL AND LOCAL AGENCIES We the undersigned support a cooperative partnership for the Southern California National Freight Gateway that concurrently addresses growing freight throughput capacity balanced with environmental and community concerns in the Southern California National Freight Gateway Area (the Area). The USDOT has promulgated a National Strategy to Reduce Congestion on America s Transportation Network. The strategy incorporates a focus on major freight bottlenecks, including the Area, and expanding public outreach in the Area with various involved agencies and other public and private interests. This National Strategy incorporates the ideals of the USDOT Framework for a National Freight Policy. The Framework offers a vision and objectives to help public and private transportation stakeholders cooperatively pursue freight transportation improvements that support economic growth while also improving environmental quality. The Challenge Over 40 percent of all goods imported into the U.S. flow through Southern California, the largest port complex in the U.S., with the vast majority of these goods distributed throughout the country. The combination of increasing freight flows, the projected 25 percent population increase by 2030 and inadequate transportation infrastructure funding will intensify the congestion in the region s already overcrowded transportation system and increase hazards to the environment. Without major actions and assistance from all government levels to protect and enhance the environment, freight movements through the region will increase the already significant impacts on the quality of life in Southern California s communities and the environment overall. Air quality is of particular concern. Pursuing sustainable and efficient regional freight transportation operations offers significant economic opportunities to the region in the form of additional business, more and better quality jobs, and enhanced local, State and federal tax revenues. Successful transportation improvement efforts in Southern California will require extensive collaboration by a large and diverse group of interested parties including Federal, State and numerous local entities; private industry; unions and the public. Important steps have already been taken at the Federal, state and local levels. Going forward, the outcome to be achieved is the priority connection of freight growth with protection and enhancement of the natural and human environment, to resolve the freight transportation issues facing Southern California. Purpose The purpose of this partnership agreement is to promote cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the signatories in the spirit of Section 101(a) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and to advance projects for sustainable and efficient freight transportation operations while all signatories pursue their normal responsibilities

58 under the law. This agreement is not intended to limit, increase or affect the authority of any agency under the law. The undersigned agree to a mutual, overarching goal of working with all stakeholders in the Area to improve freight throughput capacity while protecting and enhancing the natural and human environment. Commitments In the spirit of Section 101(a) of NEPA and with the mutual understanding that this is a flexible working agreement among our respective agencies, we commit as follows: The Partners agree to use this agreement as the basis for a collegial and cooperative alliance to improve sustainable and efficient freight transportation operations in the Area, with a particular focus on air quality improvements; The Partners agree to use this forum as a means to promote better understanding among all stakeholders of underlying considerations and potential impacts and alternatives for proposed Southern California transportation projects. The Partners will develop a strategic framework for achieving sustainable and efficient freight transportation operations in the Area in harmony with California s Goods Movement Action Plan ( including the assurance that all new freight projects meet environmental requirements, with an early focus on air quality issues; The Partners will consider improvements to the transportation decision-making and environmental review processes to expeditiously advance the objective of the Partnership; The Partners agree to build upon the existing environmental programs of ports and their tenants in order to work cooperatively to reduce air quality-related freight movement emissions consistent with the Area s air quality implementation plan; The parties will establish agreed procedures and protocols in order to carry out the intent of this agreement in an efficient manner; Within 60 days of the signing of this agreement, senior management representatives of the Partners will meet, and will continue to meet twice a year through the term of this agreement, to discuss emerging problems, issues and priorities for each organization, and to report on the status of the initiatives; In addition, each Partner will assign a contact person, within their respective organization, who will serve on a Steering Committee that will be responsible for setting the semi-annual meetings, tracking the status of the initiatives, and communicating results to internal and external stakeholders; The Partners agree to update this agreement periodically based upon accomplishments and new priorities. Miscellaneous The expenditure or advance of any money or the performance of any obligation of the United States under this agreement shall be contingent upon appropriation or allotment of funds in accordance with 31 USC 1341 (Anti-Deficiency Act). Nothing in this Partnership Agreement shall have the effect of changing any existing provision of applicable Federal or State law, regulations, or other agreements between the V:\2007\05 May\Plans & Programs\SW-Committee-Attachment Partnership Agreement.doc 2

59 signatory agencies. All provisions of this Partnership Agreement are intended and shall be interpreted to be consistent with all applicable provisions of Federal and State law. Nothing in this Partnership Agreement limits the discretion of the signatory agencies in carrying out their statutory and regulatory obligations. The term of this agreement shall end on December 31, 2015 unless further extended by the signatories. Any signatory may withdraw from this agreement by giving 90 days prior written notice to the other signatories. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this partnership agreement on the dates set forth below their signatures. [The following signature blocks should be revised and completed as necessary by the individual organizations] FEDERAL AGENCIES Signature Printed Name & Title Deputy Maritime Administrator Maritime Administration U.S. Department of Transportation Date: Signature Printed Name & Title Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest Region U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Date: Signature Printed Name & Title Manager of California and Nevada operations U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Department of the Interior Date: Signature Printed Name & Title Division Engineer representing the South Pacific Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Date: Signature Printed Name & Title Regional Administrator for the Southwest Region National Marine Fisheries Service National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration V:\2007\05 May\Plans & Programs\SW-Committee-Attachment Partnership Agreement.doc 3

60 U.S. Department of Commerce Date: STATE OF CALIFORNIA Signature Printed Name & Title Business, Transportation and Housing Date: Signature Printed Name & Title California Resources Agency Date: Signature Printed Name & Title Environmental Protection Agency Date: REGIONAL/LOCAL AGENCIES Signature Printed Name & Title Southern California Association of Governments Date: CTCs Signature Printed Name & Title Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Date: Signature Printed Name & Title San Bernardino Associated Governments Date: Signature Printed Name & Title Riverside County Transportation Commission Date: Signature V:\2007\05 May\Plans & Programs\SW-Committee-Attachment Partnership Agreement.doc 4

61 Printed Name & Title Orange County Transportation Authority Date: Signature Printed Name & Title Ventura County Transportation Commission Date: Signature Printed Name & Title Imperial County Date: PORTS Signature Printed Name & Title Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners Date: Signature Printed Name & Title Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners Date: Signature Printed Name & Title Port of Hueneme, Oxnard Harbor District Date: V:\2007\05 May\Plans & Programs\SW-Committee-Attachment Partnership Agreement.doc 5

62 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: FROM: THROUGH: SUBJECT: Riverside County Transportation Commission San Jacinto Branch Line Ad Hoc Committee Edda Rosso, Program Manager Dick Bryan, Bechtel Rail Projects Design Manager Stephanie Wiggins, Regional Programs Director Eric Haley, Executive Director Perris Valley Line - Update on Preliminary Engineering SAN JACINTO BRANCH LINE AD HOC COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to receive and file an update on the Perris Valley Line (PVL) preliminary engineering contract. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On April 3 rd, the request for proposal (RFP) for preliminary engineering for the PVL project was released. The scope of work includes development of a preliminary estimate and the engineering for the PVL project sufficient to allow a contract for design-bid-build (DBB), design-build (DB), or another fast-track method. The base approach is DBB with the option to pursue the project on a DB basis. Currently, the Commission is not legally empowered to award a project on a DB basis. Action is underway to pass legislation to allow the Commission to issue commuter rail DB contracts. In addition, the scope includes engineering tasks in conjunction with the PVL public outreach consultants that will result in recommendations for station locations and station designs. SCHEDULE This schedule outlines the key milestones for the bidding and approval to award process. Agenda Item 8G

63 Internal Commission Actions External Bidding Actions Date Mail notification cards to bidders; April 3 and Provide newspaper information to the Clerk of the Board RFP package placed on RCTC website RFP available on website April 5 RFP notice published in local newspaper April 5 Agenda items due for April 23 Committee Meeting. (advise of RFP plan) April 13 Pre-proposal Conference April 19 PVL Ad Hoc Committee Meeting April 23 Written question deadline April 24 RCTC addendum deadline April 26 Proposal deadline May 7 Agenda items due for June 13 Commission Meeting May 11 Short listed firms notified May 14 Staff review and final comments for May June 13 Commission Meeting Interviews, ranking and May 29 selection: Negotiation/finalization with selected consultant May 29- June 5 Mail Commission package with June 5 recommendation/request to issue RFP Commission Meeting Contract Award June 13 Approval to award Contract formation Pre-award audit Project Start Date (NTP) July 13 * *Issue of the notice to proceed (NTP) is contingent upon FTA approval to enter into preliminary engineering. Due to the cancellation of the May Committee meetings, the Evaluation Panel recommendation will be forwarded directly to the Commission at its June 13 th meeting. Agenda Item 8G

64 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: FROM: THROUGH: SUBJECT: Riverside County Transportation Commission San Jacinto Branch Line Ad Hoc Committee Stephanie Wiggins, Regional Programs Director Eric Haley, Executive Director Amendment to Agreement with STV Inc. for Planning Consultant Services on the Perris Valley Line SAN JACINTO BRANCH LINE AD HOC COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to: 1) Approve Agreement No , Amendment No. 11 to Agreement No , with STV, Inc. for planning consultant services related to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) coordination, submittal of the FTA Small Starts application for entry to Preliminary Engineering, and completion of the NEPA and CEQA environmental documents for the Perris Valley Line (PVL) project, in the amount of $236,000; and 2) Authorize the Chair, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Over the last nine months, STV and its sub-consultant, Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB), have continued to support the PVL project with supplemental activities required as part of the Commission s submittal of an application to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for funding and approval to enter preliminary engineering through the New Starts program. These supplemental activities included answering questions on ridership forecasts, cost estimates, performance measurements, alternative optimization, risk analysis and additional New Starts templates. Although included in the current scope of work, the extent of the activities were difficult to budget since they have been subject to additional information requests from the FTA. Since July 2006, these expenses total $108,000 ($35,000 for STV project management oversight and New Starts application submittal and $73,000 for PB (travel demand forecasting). Agenda Item 8H

65 Last week, FTA Region 9 staff met with the Commission over two days to discuss the PVL project. As their examination of the merits of the PVL project has increased, it is an indication that a formal rating from FTA is plausible in the near term. Discussions with FTA staff in Washington, DC and Region 9 indicate that the Commission should re-submit the application as a Small Starts project. Newly enacted in October 2006, the Small Starts is a subset of the New Starts program. Eligible projects are those that total under $250 million and cap the federal Small Starts contribution at $75 million, rather than the New Starts allowance of 50% of the project cost at $96.5 million. Based on the recent Commission action to allocate $22 million of STIP funding to the PVL project, a new funding source is available to replace the additional New Starts funding. Currently estimated at $193 million (year of expenditure), the PVL project is an ideal candidate. The Small Starts program is designed to streamline federal approvals on smaller fixed guideway projects. The budget for the submittal as a Small Starts application is estimated at $85,000 [$35,000 for STV for Small Starts application requirements (i.e. economic benefit analysis) and $50,000 for PB for travel demand forecasting]. In addition, the ridership forecast methodology is nearing completion which enables the finalization of the federal NEPA document, the subsequent circulation and approval of the CEQA environmental documents, and conceptual engineering. The budget for this effort is estimated at $43,000. These activities total an amendment for $236,000, which represents less than 10% of the total contract value of $2.5 million to STV since its initial contract award in 2001 for this project. Since the FY 2006/07 budget includes $100,000 for special studies and at least $66,000 in preliminary engineering, staff proposes a reclassification of $66,000 from preliminary engineering to special studies, resulting in no increase in the current year budget. The amount for FY 2007/08 has been included in the proposed FY 2007/08 Budget. In Fiscal Year Budget: Agenda Item 8H No Yes Yes Financial Information Year: FY 2006/07 FY 2006/07 FY 2007/08 Amount: Source of Funds: Measure A Budget Adjustment: $ 66,000 $100,000 $ 70,000 Yes No No P3800 ($66,000) Preliminary Engineering Special Studies GLA No.: P3800 $66,000 Fiscal Procedures Approved: Date: 4/25/07

66 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: May 9, 2007 TO: FROM: THROUGH: SUBJECT: Riverside County Transportation Commission Plans and Programs Committee Henry Nickel, Staff Analyst Eric Haley, Executive Director Commuter Rail Program Update PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is for the Commission to receive and file an update on the Commuter Rail Program. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Inland Empire-Orange County (IEOC) Weekend Service # of Trips First week of school 40,000 32,000 24,000 16,000 8,000 0 Cumulative Passenger Trips IEOC Weekend Service July March April 7-8 Daily passenger trips on the new year-round IEOC Metrolink weekend service have remained consistent through March. To date, the IEOC weekend service has provided 38,385 passenger trips since commencing July 15, This constitutes 19,453 additional trips resulting from year-round service compared to 2005 s 18,932 Summerlink seasonal trips. Growth of the service reflects ongoing marketing efforts coordinated among the Commission, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG). Agenda Item 8I

67 Riverside Line # of Trips 5,400 5,000 4,600 4,200 3,800 3,400 3,000 2,600 Passenger Trips Riverside Line UP Track Work Mar-06 Apr-06 May-06 Jun-06 Jul-06 Aug-06 Sep-06 Oct-06 Nov-06 Dec-06 Jan-07 Feb-07 Mar-07 Month Daily passenger trips on Metrolink s Riverside line for the month of March averaged 4,929, an increase of 103 passenger trips, an increase of 2% more than the month of February. Compared to the prior year, the line averaged an overall daily increase of 1,042 passenger trips. This is nearly 27% more than a year ago, March 2006 when the Union Pacific (UP) was engaged in significant track repair activities. The current level of passenger trips indicates the line has recovered from the now completed UP track repair interruptions of the past year. On Time Performance (95% Goal) Riverside Line Percentage UP Track Work Mar-06 Apr-06 May-06 Jun-06 Jul-06 Aug-06 Sep-06 Oct-06 Nov-06 Dec-06 Jan-07 Feb-07 Mar-07 Month Agenda Item 8I

68 March on-time performance averaged 98% inbound (+10% from February) and 98% outbound (+18% from February). This was due to completion of UP track repairs and significant pressure on the part of Metrolink. There were five delays greater than five minutes during the month of March. The following are primary causes: Cause # of Delays % of Total Signals/Track/MOW 2 40% Dispatching 0 0% Mechanical 3 60% Operations 0 0% TOTAL 5 100% IEOC Line Passenger Trips Inland Empire Orange County Line # of Trips 5,000 4,800 4,600 4,400 4,200 4,000 3,800 3,600 Mar-06 Apr-06 May-06 Jun-06 Jul-06 Aug-06 Sep-06 Oct-06 Nov-06 Dec-06 Jan-07 Feb-07 Mar-07 Month Daily passenger trips on Metrolink s IEOC line for the month of March averaged 4,848, an increase of 141 trips, 3% more than the month of February. The line has increased by 464 daily trips or 11% from a year ago March Agenda Item 8I

69 Percentage On Time Performance (95% Goal) Inland Empire Orange County Line Mar-06 Apr-06 May-06 Jun-06 Jul-06 Aug-06 Sep-06 Oct-06 Nov-06 Dec-06 Jan-07 Feb-07 Mar-07 Month March on-time performance averaged 94% southbound (no change from February) and 91% northbound (-4% from February). There were 27 delays greater than five minutes during the month of March. The following are primary causes: Cause # of Delays % of Total Signals/Track/MOW 3 11% Dispatching 7 26% Mechanical 3 11% Operations 14 52% TOTAL % 91 Line # of Trips 2,800 2,600 2,400 2,200 2,000 1,800 1,600 1,400 Passenger Trips 91 Line Mar-06 Apr-06 May-06 Jun-06 Jul-06 Aug-06 Sep-06 Oct-06 Nov-06 Dec-06 Jan-07 Feb-07 Mar-07 Month Agenda Item 8I

70 Daily passenger trips on Metrolink s 91 line for the month of March averaged 2,221, a decrease of 77 trips, -3% less than the month of February. The line has increased by 42 daily trips or 2% from a year ago March Percentage On Time Performance (95% Goal) 91 Line Mar-06 Apr-06 May-06 Jun-06 Jul-06 Aug-06 Sep-06 Oct-06 Nov-06 Dec-06 Jan-07 Feb-07 Mar-07 Month March on-time performance averaged 92% inbound (-2% from February) and 95% outbound (-5% from February). There were 13 delays greater than five minutes during the month of March. The following are primary causes: Cause # of Delays % of Total Signals/Track/MOW 1 8% Dispatching 5 38% Mechanical 0 0% Operations 7 54% TOTAL % Connecting Transit Service Performance The Commission s role facilitating interconnectivity between Metrolink and connecting transit services is essential to the ongoing viability of the system. Such services address the needs of transit dependent riders as well as help mitigate congestion and the necessity for expensive parking capacity at our stations. The Commission is working to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of transit connections. In order to meet these requirements, the Commission has worked with Metrolink and local transit operators to offer connecting services to and from Riverside County Metrolink stations at no cost for those with valid Metrolink tickets. Within Riverside County, services include free transfers to routes operated by RTA, RTA s Commuter Link service and Corona Cruiser. The following graphs show total monthly Metrolink transfer passenger trips on each of the three services. Agenda Item 8I

71 Passenger Trips RTA Fixed Route 5,000 # of Trips 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 Sep-06 Oct-06 Nov-06 Dec-06 Jan-07 Feb-07 Mar-07 Month Monthly Metrolink transfer trips on RTA s connecting fixed routes totaled 4,547 for the month of March, an increase of 806 trips or 21.55% more than the month of February. Monthly trips have increased by 2,179 or 92.02% over the past fiscal year. Passenger Trips RTA Commuter Link 4,000 # of Trips 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 Sep-06 Oct-06 Nov-06 Dec-06 Jan-07 Feb-07 Mar-07 Month Monthly Metrolink transfer trips on RTA s Commuter Link routes totaled 3,669 for the month of March, an increase of 496 trips or 15.63% more than the month of February. Monthly trips have increased by 14 or 0.38% over the past fiscal year. Agenda Item 8I

72 Passenger Trips Corona Cruiser # of Trips Sep-06 Oct-06 Nov-06 Dec-06 Jan-07 Feb-07 Mar-07 Month Monthly Metrolink transfer trips on the Corona Cruiser totaled 448 for the month of March, an increase of 82 trips or 22.40% more than the month of February. Monthly trips have increased by 204 or 83.61% over the past fiscal year. This is partially attributed to the development and distribution by the Commission, of a promotional brochure in December. Attachments: 1) Metrolink Average Weekday Passenger Trips 2) Metrolink Schedule Adherence Summary Weekday Service Agenda Item 8I