Board Members Ron Morrison, Chairman Councilmember, National City
Mickey Cafagna, Vice Chairman Mayor, Poway
Ramona Finnila Mayor Pro Tem, Carlsbad
Steve Padilla Mayor, Chula Vista BOARD OF DIRECTORS Phil Monroe Mayor Pro Tem, Coronado AGENDA Crystal Crawford Councilmember, Del Mar
Mark Lewis Mayor, El Cajon
Christy Guerin Councilmember, Encinitas Friday, January 23, 2004
Lori Holt Pfeiler 9 a.m. Mayor, Escondido SANDAG Patricia McCoy th Mayor Pro Tem, Imperial Beach 401 B Street, 7 Floor
Barry Jantz Downtown San Diego Councilmember, La Mesa
Mary Sessom Mayor, Lemon Grove
Jack Feller Councilmember, Oceanside
Dick Murphy Mayor, San Diego AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
Jim Madaffer Councilmember, San Diego
Corky Smith • PROGRESS ON CONSOLIDATION UNDER SB 1703 Mayor, San Marcos
Hal Ryan • FY 2005 TRANSIT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT Councilmember, Santee PROGRAM Joe Kellejian Mayor, Solana Beach • IMPACTS OF GOVERNOR’S BUDGET PROPOSAL Morris Vance Mayor, Vista
Dianne Jacob Chairman, County of San Diego
Advisory Members Victor Carrillo, Supervisor Imperial County PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES DURING THE MEETING Pedro Orso-Delgado, District Director California Department of Transportation YOU CAN LISTEN TO THE SANDAG BOARD MEETING BY Leon Williams, Chairman Metropolitan Transit VISITING OUR WEB SITE AT WWW.SANDAG.ORG Development Board
Judy Ritter, Chair North San Diego County Transit Development Board
CAPT Christopher Schanze, USN MISSION STATEMENT U.S. Department of Defense The 18 cities and county government are SANDAG serving as the forum for regional decision-making. Jess Van Deventer, Commissioner SANDAG builds consensus, makes strategic plans, obtains and allocates resources, and provides San Diego Unified Port District information on a broad range of topics pertinent to the region’s quality of life. Bud Lewis, Director San Diego County Water Authority San Diego Association of Governments ⋅ 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101-4231 Luis Cabrera Cuaron (619) 595-5300 ⋅ Fax (619) 595-5305 ⋅ www.sandag.org Consul General of Mexico
Gary L. Gallegos Executive Director, SANDAG
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2 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA Friday, January 23, 2004
ITEM # RECOMMENDATION
+ 1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES APPROVE
A. DECEMBER 19, 2003 BUSINESS MEETING
B. JANUARY 9, 2004 POLICY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING
2. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS/MEMBER COMMENTS
Members of the public shall have the opportunity to address the Board on any issue within the jurisdiction of SANDAG. Anyone desiring to speak shall reserve time by completing a “Request to Speak” form and giving it to the Clerk of the Board prior to speaking. Public speakers should notify the Clerk of the Board if they have a handout for distribution to Board members. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Board members may also provide information and announcements under this agenda item.
CONSENT ITEMS (4 through 13)
+ 4. ACTIONS FROM POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEES APPROVE
+ 5. LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS REQUIRING MORE THAN $1,000 INFORMATION OR THREE DAYS STAFF TIME (Jeff Tayman)
Local Technical Assistance (LTA) policy guidelines require that projects involving more than three days staff time be reported to the Board of Directors. A transportation modeling project for the County of San Diego General Plan 2020 update and the provision of special tabulations of the Final 2030 Forecast for the County Water Authority are included in this month’s report.
+ 6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION POLICIES (Julie Wiley) APPROVE
The Executive Committee accepted a draft Public Participation Policy concerning Project Development and Construction for review and comment at its January 9, 2004 meeting. Any changes that have been requested since that time are incorporated in the attached draft. Final Board approval of the policy is sought at this time.
+ 7. AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE (Julie Wiley) APPROVE
The Board approved the Notice and Proposed Amendment to SANDAG's Conflict of Interest Code for distribution at its December 19, 2003 meeting. The Proposed Amendment reflects updates to the list of designated positions subject to filing annual economic disclosure statements and the financial disclosure categories applicable to such designated positions, which were needed following the consolidation of employees under SB 1703.
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+ 8. ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY UPDATE (Resolution #2004-12) (Renee APPROVE Wasmund)
The California Government Code requires that the Board, at a public meeting, annually review a statement of the agency's investment policy and consider any changes to that policy. Two minor changes are being recommended.
+ 9. CALTRANS MASTER FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT (Resolution #2004-13; APPROVE #2004-14) (Renee Wasmund)
Revisions to the Master Fund agreements between SANDAG and Caltrans are necessary to reflect changes in requirements for federal planning funds and to recognize SANDAG's new role under SB 1703 in receiving transit funding.
+ 10. FY 2005 TRANSIT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (Kim York) APPROVE
The Metropolitan Transit System and the North County Transit District have developed their Capital Improvement Programs for FY 2005 which form the basis for the Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Urbanized Area formula fund grant and the Section 5309 Rail Modernization formula fund grant. SANDAG is now responsible for programming these funds and approving these grants.
+ 11. FY 2004 OVERALL WORK PROGRAM/BUDGET AMENDMENT (Renee APPROVE Wasmund)
The Board of Directors is asked to approve the following amendments to the FY 2004 OWP and Program Budget: (1) accept $125,000 from the Family Health Centers of San Diego to study a program for preventing viral hepatitis; (2) accept $3,000,000 from Caltrans to fund specialty contracts for capital facility projects; and (3) upon agreement of the two agencies, transfer the Human Resources Manager position and funds from MTDB/MTS to SANDAG.
+ 12. COUNTYWIDE INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN, SUMMARY PLAN TRANSMIT AND SITING ELEMENT (Nan Valerio) COMMENTS
SANDAG’s Technical and Citizens Advisory Committees have reviewed the draft Summary Plan and Siting Element of the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan. The Summary Plan, Siting Element, and the advisory committees’ review comments are presented for submission to the County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors will transmit the Summary Plan and Siting Element for formal review and acceptance by the region’s jurisdictions before submission to the State.
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+ 13. PERSONNEL: RENEWAL OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S CONTRACT (Leslie APPROVE Campbell)
The Executive Committee is recommending that the Board approve the renewal of the employment contract for the Executive Director. Mr. Gallegos' contract expires at the end of the fiscal year, at which time the new contract would take effect. The Chairman and Vice Chairman have reviewed the contract document, which includes provisions to extend employment for five years with an option of three additional years.
CHAIR’S REPORT
14. PRESENTATION OF AWARD OF RECOGNITION TO ASSEMBLY MEMBER CHRISTINE KEHOE
Assembly Member Christine Kehoe authored and secured passage of Assembly Bill 361. This bill provided valuable guidance on the preparation of the Regional Comprehensive Plan. Recognizing that sufficient time was need to demonstrate effectiveness as a result of the consolidation directed by Senate Bill 1703, the bill changed the date for the self- evaluation to December 31, 2004 and every even year thereafter; and also changed the date for the Legislative Analyst Office’s evaluation to the Governor and Legislature to December 31, 2005.
15. APPOINTMENTS TO THE POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Members and alternates for the Borders, Regional Planning, Executive, Transportation, and the new Public Safety Policy Advisory Committees will be announced. The Chair and Vice Chair of the Public Safety committee will also be appointed. A listing of appointments will be provided at the meeting.
REPORTS
+ 16. CONSOLIDATED TRANSPORTATION AGENCY: ANNUAL REPORT (Ellen INFORMATION Roundtree)
The Consolidated Agency Annual Report provides an annual review of progress made in implementing and carrying out provisions of Senate Bill 1703, as amended by Assembly Bill 361. This will be the first annual report and covers the progress made during 2003 following the bill’s effective date of January 1, 2003. The report will serve as a repository of key materials related to consolidation and will be used as a model for subsequent reports as well as input to the report by the Legislative Analyst Office report scheduled for December 31, 2005.
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+ 17. TEA-21 REAUTHORIZATION AND FY 2005 APPROPRIATION FUNDING APPROVE REQUESTS (Ellen Roundtree)
To continue to pursue federal funding for transportation projects, the Transportation Committee recommends the Board approve the list of federal transportation funding requests under the multi-year TEA-21 reauthorization process, as well as the FY 2005 annual appropriations process. The process began last February; changes since from last year’s list are noted.
+ 18. IMPACTS OF GOVERNOR’S FY 2004-05 BUDGET PROPOSAL (Ellen Roundtree) INFORMATION
As required by State Law, Governor Schwarzenegger released his budget proposal for FY 2004-05 on Friday, January 9, 2004. The budget reflects reductions in many of the State's major program areas including transportation. There are several elements of the proposal that effect transportation significantly. Materials summarizing the impacts to San Diego are included in the agenda packet and will be discussed at the meeting.
19. UPCOMING MEETINGS INFORMATION
The next Board of Directors business meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2004. The February 13, 2004, and March 12, 2004, Policy Meetings have been cancelled.
20. ADJOURNMENT
GARY L. GALLEGOS Executive Director
+ next to an agenda item indicates an attachment
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 04-01-1-A JANUARY 23, 2004 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING December 19, 2003
Chairman Ron Morrison (National City) called the meeting of the SANDAG Board of Directors to order at 9:10 a.m. The attendance sheet for the meeting is attached.
1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES (APPROVE)
Action: El Cajon – Imperial Beach. A motion and second was made to approve the minutes of the November 21, 2003, Board of Directors meeting. Yes – 14 (weighted vote, 88%). No – 0 (weighted vote, 0%). Abstain – 2 (Del Mar, Encinitas). Absent – 3 (Chula Vista, Lemon Grove, San Marcos).
2. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
None.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS/MEMBERS COMMENTS
Robert Hoffman, a member of the public, suggested that in order for the public to hear speakers while listening to the Board meeting on the Internet, the public microphone should be placed no closer than 6 inches or farther than 12 inches from the speaker for maximum sound quality.
Noel Neudeck, President of Wheelchair Access Now Today, requested that a handheld wireless microphone be made available for public comment (he was subsequently provided with one). He also requested that the Executive Director ask the building manager to install automatic doors with a touch plate so that disabled people can easily enter the Wells Fargo Building.
Supervisor Greg Cox (County of San Diego) asked staff to follow up with that request.
CONSENT ITEMS (4 through 9)
Chair Morrison noted that he had received requests to pull Item No. 6 for comments.
6. FINAL ARJIS/SANDAG CONSOLIDATION PLAN (APPROVE)
This action would approve the final Automated Regional Justice Information System (ARJIS)/SANDAG Consolidation Plan, including the necessary policy and legal actions to
consolidate ARJIS within SANDAG, contingent upon supporting actions by the joint powers agency (JPA) jurisdictions and the formation of a policy advisory committee on Public Safety to cover both ARJIS and criminal justice functions.
Supervisor Cox expressed a concern about the name of the new policy committee. He said that the focus of ARJIS has been and will continue to be on criminal justice information. If there is a desire for this committee to get into other areas, that would be the time to change the name. He moved that the new policy committee be called the “criminal justice advisory committee.” Councilmember Hal Ryan (Santee) seconded the motion.
Councilmember Patricia McCoy (Imperial Beach) stated that the trolley enforcement officers are not included in this and they need to be. She urged the Board to look into including them.
Chair Morrison asked if the trolley enforcement personnel are sworn officers. Staff replied that they are not sworn officers.
Councilmember Ramona Finnila (Carlsbad) stated that ARJIS is an umbrella organization with a number of various efforts. It is not just criminal justice, it is also public safety. There are preventative things that will be happening here once we get the data out to people to use. That’s why we choose the term “public safety.”
Following further discussion related to the name of the new policy advisory committee, Supervisor Cox agreed to amend his motion to accept the report recommendation and ask the new policy committee to come back with a recommendation on the appropriate title. The second to the motion accepted this modification.
Action: San Diego County - Santee. A motion and second was made to accept this report and to ask that the new policy committee report back with a recommendation on an appropriate title for the committee. Yes – 16 (weighted vote, 89%). No – 2 (weighted vote, 3%). Abstain - 0. Absent – 1 (San Marcos).
4. ACTIONS BY POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEES (APPROVE)
Councilmember Christy Guerin (Encinitas) expressed her appreciation for the sensitivity the Transportation Committee is showing to the North/South Transportation Facility update. She didn’t think we should spend money to study corridors we have studied before if they are not feasible.
Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler (Escondido) asked that staff clarify the differences between agenda report No. 4 in the agenda package and the one distributed at the meeting. Staff clarified that the section on the Borders Committee in the original agenda report was a compilation of actions taken at the two previous meetings. The agenda report was revised to accurately reflect the actions taken at the last Borders Committee meeting.
5. FINAL 2030 CITIES/COUNTY FORECAST (APPROVE)
Last month the Board discussed the Final 2030 Cities/County Forecast, which is the baseline view of the future for the Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP). This forecast reflects the
2 likely distribution of growth to jurisdictions and other areas within the region based on the currently adopted land use plans and policies of the 18 cities and the most recent information from the County of San Diego’s General Plan update (GP2020). The Board is being asked to approve the Final 2030 Cities/County Forecast for use in planning and other purposes.
Mayor Steve Padilla (Chula Vista) requested that a notation be made to the piece of the data for the City of Chula Vista in the city/county employment forecast. The City is in the process of updating its General Plan within the next year. Given the allocation of industrial land this may change the data. He wanted to avoid unintended negative consequences for the City with the out-of-date information and asked that an addendum to this report including the updated information for the City of Chula Vista be developed. Staff said that the 2030 forecast reflects the best information available at this time using current plans and policies. It is recognized that various jurisdictions are updating their plans. When this updated information is complete it will be added to subsequent versions of the forecasts.
Vice Chair Mickey Cafagna (Poway) stated that this plan does not reflect fully meeting the demand for housing units, and we need to add an item to a future Board agenda to start talking about the buildout of San Diego County.
Councilmember Jim Madaffer (City of San Diego) asked about the percentage between natural growth and imported growth. Staff responded that natural growth is roughly about two-thirds of total forecasted growth. This includes children of people who are currently residents. Councilmember Madaffer asked that this information be separated out in future reports.
7. 2004 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM (APPROVE)
The Executive Committee has reviewed the proposed federal and state legislative program for the upcoming year and recommended its approval.
Supervisor Cox agreed that it is timely to add the focus on making sure we get the vehicle license fee (VLF) backfill for cities and counties. He noted that the Local Government Ballot Initiative on page 4 of the legislative program is a constitutional amendment that is being sponsored by a number of associations in addition to CitiPac.
8. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE (ACCEPT FOR DISTRIBUTION)
The Proposed Amendment to SANDAG’s Conflict of Interest Code reflects necessary updates to the list of designated positions subject to filing annual economic disclosure statements and the financial disclosure categories applicable to such designated positions. The County of San Diego is SANDAG’s code reviewing body pursuant to Government Code Section 87306.5. The Board is asked to accept the Notice and Proposed Amendment for distribution. Following the comment period and approval by the Board at a subsequent meeting, the amended Conflict of Interest Code will be sent to the County of San Diego for review.
3 9. REGIONAL SHORELINE MONITORING PROGRAM FOR FY 2005 (APPROVE)
Approval of this item would continue the regional shoreline monitoring program that has been conducted since 1996. The monitoring program provides data to measure the impacts of beach erosion over time and documents the benefits of sand replenishment.
Action: Imperial Beach - Poway. A motion and second was made to approve Consent Items 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9. Yes – 18 (Weighted Vote 100%). No – 0. Abstain - 0. Absent – 1 (San Marcos).
CHAIR’S REPORT
10. PRESENTATION OF AWARD OF RECOGNITION TO SENATOR DENISE MORENO DUCHENY FOR PASSAGE OF AB 491
Chair Morrison stated that Senator Denise Ducheny authored and secured the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 491. This important legislation extends the housing element deadline for cities and counties by one year. This will allow SANDAG and the local jurisdictions to coordinate planning efforts in conjunction with the development of the Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP). Senator Ducheny has provided a wealth of leadership on behalf of the cities and county in this region. This bill will enhance the quality of life for all of the state’s citizens.
Senator Ducheny expressed her appreciation for this recognition and said that it has a lot to do with policy. It brought to her a greater appreciation for the comprehensive plan engaged in by SANDAG. She thought it was important to support the planning efforts being conducted by SANDAG, which is becoming a pilot model for other areas. She looked forward to working with SANDAG to complete the RCP. Housing is a key element in economic development in this state. She added that we need to find a stable financial situation for the State of California. She welcomed the new Mexican Consul to San Diego.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS/MEMBERS COMMENTS (Continued)
Councilmember Crystal Crawford (Del Mar) introduced the new Mexican Consul Luis Cabrera Cuaron. She said that his appointment is a result of action by Mexican President Vicente Fox and the Mexican Congress. She stated that SANDAG is committed to mutual issues of our two countries. She reviewed Mr. Cabrera’s career highlights.
Mr. Cabrera indicated the importance of working together with SANDAG. His position on the SANDAG Board shows the commitment of Mexico to work with San Diego County. Mexico is very conscious of the interdependence of this region, and SANDAG provides an excellent forum to discuss mutual issues.
Chair Morrison noted that SANDAG officials had met with Mexican Consul Cabrera previously on a trip to Washington, D.C.
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11. DRAFT REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (ACCEPT FOR DISTRIBUTION)
Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler recognized a number of people who worked together on the RCP. She said that the RCP is our shared vision for the future. She reviewed the current path, the path less traveled, and where the path leads us. Under the existing plans, we will continue to have housing shortages, skyrocketing prices, more traffic congestion, and less open space. The RCP framework will connect our transportation and land use plans and use them as guides to other plans for housing, a healthy environment, economic prosperity, public facilities, and borders. It will also provide social equity and environmental justice and an integrated regional infrastructure strategy. The RCP contains performance measures so we can monitor our progress. Immediate actions include subregional plans with local jurisdictions, coordination with regional infrastructure providers, transportation project evaluation criteria, and smart growth incentives. She reviewed the next steps leading to SANDAG action on a final Environmental Impact Report and RCP in June 2004. Ms. Pfeiler stated that several people who have been involved in the RCP would like to provide comments.
Patty Davis (Chula Vista Council member), Chair of the Stakeholders Working Group, said that there were 25 members of this group who met at least once and sometimes twice a month. They worked with staff on the development of the RCP. She thanked those who worked on this committee for their time and effort.
Mark Stevens, Planning Department, City of Chula Vista, said that SANDAG and everyone involved in this process should be commended for their efforts to include a number of various groups. It has been an exciting project. He urged the Board to release the document for public review.
Susan Davis, All Congregations Together, thanked the SANDAG Board for the community’s education about the RCP. The language in RCP was simplified to make it easier to understand. She appreciated the opportunity to provide input.
Supervisor Ron Roberts (County of San Diego) expressed his appreciation to Mayor Pfeiler and staff for their efforts on the RCP. He did indicate a concern about a basic assumption of the RCP related to housing. He said that the plan is anticipating that smart growth will not work and people will be pushed to other areas. He felt that people will need to be housed in this county rather than shifting them out of San Diego.
Public Comments:
Clive Richard, a member of the public, expressed a concern about what the region will look like when we fail to do what we ought to do.
Robert Hoffman, a member of the public, said that prosperity means economic well- being and he didn’t see anything in the RCP that shows that. He didn’t see any transportation choices, just expansion of what exists today. He didn’t feel that transit is going to do the job as claimed in the RCP.
5 Tom Scott, Executive Director of the San Diego Housing Federation and participant on the Stakeholders Working Group, hoped that the situation of zoning for single- family housing to multi-family housing can be addressed. This plan provides a framework to address this need and still continue our quality of life. He encouraged the Board to move forward with it.
Ramon Salisbury, representing the League of Women Voters, participated on the Stakeholders Working Group. She said that she is looking forward to working on the implementation plan. She urged the Board to move this document forward to public comment.
Janet Anderson, a member of the public, said that she enjoyed working on the Stakeholders Working Group. She stated the need for a plan so that activities in various jurisdictions are integrated and to direct future development to areas that are already urbanized. She said that the heart of this plan is the protection of sensitive lands brought together with the integration of transportation and land use plans.
Board Comments:
Councilmember Patricia McCoy said that we have to make the RCP work, and how we do it is by policy and creativity towards funding, and sharing the burden as equitably as we can. We need to preserve our quality of life. She asked if any of the maps were available on disk. Mayor Pfeiler replied that they will be provided when staff makes a presentation on the RCP to the various city councils.
Councilmember Judy Ritter (NCTD) thanked Mayor Pfeiler, Councilmember Patty Davis, and SANDAG staff, especially Carolina Gregor. She said that if we want to continue our quality life in this county, we have to think regionally. Our key to the future is mass transit. We have to have it operate more often and more frequently.
Mayor Dick Murphy (City of San Diego) said that this is an historic day for SANDAG and the San Diego region as it is the real start of collective efforts for the region. He congratulated Mayor Pfeiler and others.
Councilmember Guerin thanked Mayor Pfeiler. She asked staff to explain the connection of TransNet to the RCP. The Executive Director indicated that RCP is linked to TransNet in three areas: discretionary money to cities, a piece to improve regional arterial streets, and a smart growth component to incentivize these efforts.
Bud Lewis, San Diego County Water Authority, said that we need the RCP for the existing population and for new jobs. We are constantly on the danger zone for drought. We need to expand for future needs.
Councilmember Ryan asked staff to comment on the effort to solicit public input on the RCP. The Executive Director explained that staff will spend the next six months in workshops to the pubic and completing the environmental document. Over this time, staff will be providing status reports to the Board.
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Councilmember Ryan asked about public comments prior to June for the EIR. Staff explained that if the draft RCP is accepted at this meeting, then the initial round of comments will be reflected in the draft EIR. Staff will bring the draft EIR to the Board in March for distribution. There will be a second round of input at workshops for comments to both the RCP and the EIR. They will be revised to reflect those comments for the Board’s consideration in June.
Councilmember Jim Madaffer thanked Mayor Pfeiler for her leadership and SANDAG staff for their work on the RCP.
Chair Morrison noted that there is no plan like this in the United States. SANDAG is being looked at by other areas as a model. It is a huge step in regionalism that other areas have not taken. This gives us the opportunity to know where we are going.
Action: Del Mar - Poway. A motion and second was made to accept the Draft RCP for distribution for a 60-day review period. Yes – 18 (weighted vote, 100%). No – 0 (weighted vote, 0%). Abstain – 0. Absent – 1 (San Marcos).
Chair Morrison called for a five-minute break at 11:15 a.m. He reconvened the meeting at 11:22 a.m.
12. MID-COAST LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT (LRT) ALIGNMENT SELECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY (APPROVE)
Transportation Committee Chair Joe Kellejian stated that the Transportation Committee considered the Mid-Coast alignment selection in October and November 2003. It is the only remaining rail project approved by the voters in the original TransNet measure. In 1995 the Metropolitan Transit Development Board adopted a preferred route; however, changes in the area since then have necessitated modifications to the preferred alignment.
Staff provided a report indicating the 1995 adopted alignment and an alignment options analysis. The conclusion is that the UCSD West Side Alignment is the preferred alignment due to more ridership, mid-range capital costs, service to UCSD West and East campus directly, service to the University Towne Centre (UTC) activity center, coordination with existing and planned transit services, no significant environmental impacts, and the best land use integration potential. Staff also reviewed the public input efforts. Follow-up actions in the next phase of analysis will include looking at ways to resolve concerns of the Jewish Community Center related to noise, vibration, and traffic concerns. Further analysis is also needed on the use of Eastgate Mall and Genesee Avenue.
Public Comment:
Councilmember Scott Peters, City of San Diego, representing the University City area, expressed concern about the trolley in the context of limited resources. He cautioned the Board not to use all of the funding resources on one project. He asked that an explanation be provided for his constituents in the north coastal area of what the plan is going to be. This is now the major employment center of the
7 region. He felt that the trolley may not work out to be the best system for the area and suggested that a provision for future flexibility be included.
Bob Emery, representing MTS, asked the SANDAG Board to stay the course. He said that this line has been under evaluation and review for a long time. It makes sense and completes the process, and is a logical extension of the existing trolley system.
Harvey Goodfriend read a statement on behalf of Lisa Briggs with the San Diego Taxpayers Association. The statement said that the determination for light rail transit (LRT) over bus rapid transit (BRT) in this corridor was premature and they don’t feel that LRT will provide the solution for this area over that of BRT. They requested that SANDAG contract with an experienced designer of transit way systems and assign it the task of developing BRT. They urged SANDAG to carefully consider the following prior to committing to a course of action: cost/benefit analysis, cost of necessary infrastructure, operating expenses, flexibility, and timing.
Transportation Committee Chair Kellejian clarified that action today is an LRT alignment not a different mode of travel. He said that there has been some comparison between BRT and LRT, and the MTS Board voted 12 to 3 in favor of LRT over BRT.
Jarvis Ross, Planning Committee of Pacific Beach, stated that BRT is a misnomer because it is not rapid and it undergoes the same problems as any other bus system. He appreciated Mayor Murphy’s support of the LRT system and hoped that SANDAG does not amend this in any way to a BRT system.
Alice Tana, past president, University City Community Planning Group, said she would like to see SANDAG moving forward with some kind of transportation for this area. She recommended that the SANDAG Board adopt the UCSD West alignment.
George Latimer, President, University City Community Planning Group, stated that the Group has looked at a number of alignment and transit options for the area. Today’s question is a simple one, to focus staff’s attention and delete an alternative that only serves the east side of the campus. The informed opinion is to proceed with the alignment that will serve both the east and west side of the UCSD campus. They want effective, economic mass transit to the University City area.
Clive Richard, a member of the public, agreed that serving both sides of the campus would be the better choice. He wondered if you should go to University City or stop somewhere along the way and use the remaining money to fund operations. He pointed out that SANDAG’s objective is different from that of UCSD’s.
Milton Phegley, Campus Community Planner at UCSD, said that the need for transportation exists today and will only increase in the future. This service will be complimented with the UCSD shuttle service. This project does not preclude or eliminate other transportation options. He expressed his support of this light rail project.
8 Jim Schmidt, a member of the public, stated that the money used for this project will not divert money from freeways and roads. This line will help students get to UCSD. He urged the Board’s support of this project.
Bill Lieberman, a member of the public, wanted to affirm an earlier statement that this action is one of alignment and not mode. LRT was recommended for very good reasons. A busway would be cheaper to construct than light rail, but with equivalent capacities, it would be more expensive to operate. Vehicles for BRT are smaller and more are required, with a higher operating cost, and more disruption when buses have to cross streets. The General Accounting Office report several years ago stated that on a cost per passenger basis, light rail was cheaper that BRT. On the use of light rail and a bus way, light rail carries twice the volume. The two modes are different and serve different domains. Light rail is used in heavy use corridors and BRT in corridors where light rail is impractical. He urged the Board to move the project forward.
Noel Neudeck, President of Transit Access Now Today, expressed comments in opposition to more overhead electric trolleys. He said the Board should think in terms of heavy rail not light rail. Diesel vehicle units will be quieter than light rail. All trolleys should be low-floor models. He suggested that the company who laid the new Coaster track should be hired for this project for a very smooth ride. He mentioned that he had been denied service on the trolley due to the lack of space.
Board Comments:
Mayor Murphy stated that there is widespread consensus for the UCSD West alignment. LRT vs. BRT has been debated at length at MTDB. The advantages of LRT are significant over BRT. This project is consistent with the 1987 TransNet plan. Federal funding for the LRT is more likely than for BRT. If we switch modes there is no guarantee we will receive federal funding. BRT will work on the I-15 corridor where there are high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. We do not have HOV lanes on I-5. We have a dedicated right-of-way for a train.
Councilmember Ritter said that this project will allow riders to connect with the Sprinter. To compete with the automobile, we have to further expand our transit system.
Action: City of San Diego – Solana Beach. A motion and second was made to adopt the UCSD West Alignment with Regents Road/Executive Drive and Genesee Avenue variations as the Locally Preferred Alternative for the Mid-Coast LRT Project and to approve the implementation strategy. Yes – 18 (weighted vote, 100%). No – 0 (weighted vote, 0%). Abstain – 0. Absent – 1 (San Marcos).
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Chair Morrison opened the public hearing at 12:17 p.m. There were no requests to speak and the hearing was closed.
There was no discussion of this item.
Action: Poway – City of San Diego. A motion and second was made to accept the Freeway Deficiency Plan for the Central I-5 Corridor. Yes – 18 (weighted vote, 100%). No – 0 (weighted vote, 0%). Abstain – 0. Absent – 1 (San Marcos).
14. REGIONAL ENERGY STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION (APPROVE)
Ramona Finnila, Chair of the Energy Task Force, said that the economy drives our region, and financial solvency is based on two things: creating new money or reducing costs. The largest cost for many is energy. The Energy Task Force found that having a strategy with no implementation authority or collaborative buying is not effective. Because of the collaborative effort, the San Diego Regional Energy Office was formed and the strategy was carried on. The Energy Task Force was formed to develop implementation recommendations for this strategy. Ms. Finnila said that there is a movement to have local government act as the energy portfolio holder in the region.
Public Comments:
Alan Sweedler, Director of the Center for Energy Studies at San Diego State University (SDSU), commented on the following important points: the need for a reliable and reasonably priced source of energy, and to provide a united front for San Diego before federal and state entities. He urged support for approval of this report.
Irene Stillings, Regional Energy Office, stated that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is in the middle of a proceeding to allocate energy efficiency funds for implementation in 2004-2005. A draft decision was issued on November 18, 2003, which will provide funding to the San Diego region for energy efficient activities. Yesterday an alternative decision to delay granting of this money until February 2004 was passed.
Robert Resley, with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) Company, lent SDG&E’S support for the proposal. SDG&E has a proposal in front of the CPUC for resources for renewed energy reliability. It was determined that providing for energy needs through a regional planning process was the way to proceed.
Mayor Steve Padilla (Chula Vista) was a member of the Energy Task Force. He asked the Board to approve the Task Force recommendations.
Jerry Jones, Vice Chair of the Task Force, said that the process we have come through has happened three times before with plans being developed and then sitting on the shelf. This plan is different as it involves implementation.
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Dan Perkins with the Sierra Club said he is happy with the direction on this matter. They want to have an environmentally sound energy policy. He encouraged the Board to move forward with this item.
Alan Ball, a Qualcomm employee, stated that Qualcomm endorsed the recommendations of the Energy Task Force.
Mayor Murphy noted that a year ago he suggested creating a regional energy authority. This proposal is not what he suggested but addresses his concerns that the region has some government entity that will take responsibility for overseeing the Regional Energy Strategy.
Action: Poway – Encinitas. A motion and second was made to approve the following recommendations: SANDAG should assume the responsibility of coordinating the implementation of the Regional Energy Strategy as described in the Energy Task Force Findings, create an Energy Working Group to advise the Regional Planning Committee and convene it in January 2004, and direct staff to request the other organizations involved in the Energy Task Force to help provide interim funds for the Energy Working Group for the period from January to June 2004 . Yes – 17 (weighted vote, 100%). No – 0 (weighted vote, 0%). Abstain – 0. Absent - 1 (San Marcos).
15. UPCOMING MEETINGS
Chair Morrison announced that the next Policy meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 9, 2004, and the discussion will be regarding TransNet. The next Board of Directors Business Meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 23, 2004. He also asked that jurisdictions prepare names for nominations in mid-January 2004 for policy advisory committee assignments so that they can be in place by the first of February 2004.
Supervisor Cox indicated that this was his last meeting as Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors. He expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to work on the SANDAG Board.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:39 p.m.
GARY L. GALLEGOS Secretary
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DRAFT ATTENDANCE SANDAG BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING DECEMBER 19, 2003
JURISDICTION/ NAME ATTENDING COMMENTS ORGANIZATION
City of Carlsbad Ramona Finnila (Member) Yes City of Chula Vista Steve Padilla (Member) Yes City of Coronado Phil Monroe (Member) Yes City of Del Mar Crystal Crawford (Member) Yes City of El Cajon Mark Lewis (Member) Yes City of Encinitas Christy Guerin (Member) Yes City of Escondido Lori Holt Pfeiler (Member) Yes City of Imperial Beach Patricia McCoy (Member) Yes City of La Mesa Barry Jantz (Member) Yes City of Lemon Grove Mary Sessom (Member) Yes City of National City Ron Morrison, Chair (Member) Yes City of Oceanside Jack Feller (Member) Yes City of Poway Mickey Cafagna, Vice Chair (Member) Yes City of San Diego – A Dick Murphy (Member) Yes City of San Diego - B Jim Madaffer (Member) Yes City of San Marcos Corky Smith (Member) No City of Santee Hal Ryan (Member) Yes City of Solana Beach Joe Kellejian (Member) Yes City of Vista Morris Vance (Member) Yes County of San Diego Greg Cox (Member) Yes Ron Roberts also attended ADVISORY MEMBERS LISTED BELOW (ATTENDANCE NOT COUNTED FOR QUORUM PURPOSES) Caltrans Pedro Orso-Delgado (Alternate) Yes MTDB Leon Williams (Member) Yes NCTD Judy Ritter (Member) Yes Imperial County Victor Carrillo (Member) No US Dept. of Defense CAPT Christopher Schanze (Member) Yes SD Unified Port District Jess Van Deventer (Member) Yes SD County Water Authority Bud Lewis (Alternate) Yes Baja California/Mexico Luis Cabrera Cuaron (Member) Yes
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 04-01- 1-B JANUARY 23, 2004 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE
SUMMARY OF THE POLICY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING Meeting of January 9, 2004
The meeting of the SANDAG Policy Development Board was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by Chair Ron Morrison. The attendance sheet for the meeting is attached.
Chair Morrison recognized Dianne Jacob, a new Board member representing the County of San Diego, and a new Board Alternate member, Dave Allen, representing the City of La Mesa.
1. INITIAL DRAFT TRANSNET EXTENSION EXPENDITURE PLAN AND KEY ORDINANCE PROVISIONS
Joe Kellejian, Chair of the SANDAG Transportation Committee, provided an introduction to this item and reviewed the actions of the Ad Hoc Working Group on TransNet to date. He noted that members of this Working Group have not expressed any parochial interests, and no bias on any projects or personal philosophy has been injected in this effort. The Task Force would like the Board’s assistance in refining the draft TransNet Expenditure Plan.
Staff explained the development process for the initial Draft TransNet Expenditure Plan. Staff described the framework for the proposed TransNet Extension including: a 30-year extension (2008 to 2038), plan reviews every ten years, a Maintenance of Effort (MOE), private developer funding/impact fees, environmental mitigation, a Taxpayer Oversight Committee, Smart Growth incentives, 50/50 matching funds, and an expanded public education program. The TransNet Extension is scheduled for the November 2004 ballot, and the Expenditure Plan is designed to achieve the required two-thirds vote requirement.
Staff provided information from the 2002 Transportation Sales Tax Election results in other counties in the state which indicated that only one out of five was approved with the required two-thirds super-majority vote. The San Diego County July 2003 survey results indicated that 74 percent would support a TransNet extension and 52 percent would strongly support it, with 22 percent somewhat supporting it.
Staff reported on the components of the initial Draft Expenditure Plan that included the following: Congestion Relief (highway/transit/mitigation), Transit Programs, Local Programs, Financing Costs, Administration, and Oversight Committee.
Staff stated that the next steps are for the Working Group to refine the Expenditure Plan, for the Board to further discuss this at the Retreat, review the proposal for an expanded 2 public education program, review the draft Ordinance language at the February 27, 2004, Board of Directors meeting, and hold the first and second readings of the Ordinance in April/May. Then it will be transferred to the County of San Diego to be placed on the ballot and to campaign groups for introduction to the public.
Chair Kellejian asked for input from Board members related to the various issues for discussion. The first issue is as follows:
• Does the Initial Draft Expenditure Plan meet the objective of providing a strategic, specific, and geographically balanced set of projects and programs focusing on congestion relief and other key issues?
Councilmember Corky Smith (San Marcos) asked if the transit projects in North County are Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) or the SPRINTER or a combination. The Executive Director replied that we want to have flexibility for North County to be able to implement whatever will resolve the needs of that area.
Public Comment:
Gena Franco, City of San Marcos, expressed concerns about the Local Street and Road Formula Program in the proposed Expenditure Plan. The current TransNet revenues have been leveraged with federal, state, and private development fees to improve and construct capacity-enhancing projects in each city. The reduction to 10 percent would not allow cities to be able to continue these activities. She asked how the local share was derived. She also wondered why local projects are not included in the mitigation bank.
Stephen Russell, representing City of San Diego Deputy Mayor Toni Atkins, read a statement from the Deputy Mayor that indicated this plan will provide a higher level of service. However, we are not providing our core transit services with this measure. We need to ensure that our existing riders are being provided with improved service. We need basic, ongoing support for our system. She suggested that we make sure that any maintenance of effort does not prohibit operating subsidies and provides funding for the existing system and service levels. She noted that ridership declines when fares are increased and service is reduced.
Kathy Keehan, San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, said that it is not too late to make a policy statement on bicycle and pedestrian improvements in our program. Even though there is an increase in the funds for this category, the funding will be spread over more projects, so there will be little increase for bicycle projects.
Brad Barnum with the Associated General Contractors (AGC) said that the construction industry in the state is in trouble due to funding reductions. The AGC will support these efforts but it wants to ensure that there is a balance between construction projects and environmental concerns. He recommended that the reliance on Proposition 42 funding be reconsidered as he didn’t feel it would be available.
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Robert Hoffman, SMART, said one-third of TransNet funding is dedicated to transit, yet transit only handles 2 percent of transportation needs. He thought that there should be more funds for the transportation mode that carries the most people.
Lynn Baker, a member of the public, said that we have greater transit needs than we have funding. We are looking at how to make better land use and transportation connections so that people can live near where they work and they can walk to employment and activity centers. She would like to see improved funding for the Smart Growth incentive, though she was mindful of the many competing interests for funding. She suggested that SANDAG look at design standards so that we get what we are paying for in terms of performance.
Jim Schmidt, a member of the public, said that there are nine lane changes on State Route (SR) 67 from Lakeside north. He thought this should be reviewed. He also hoped there would not be a lot of opposition to the SR 67 or the Mid-Coast LRT projects.
Gary Brown, City of Imperial Beach, said that Maricopa County in Arizona has gone through a very similar look at extending a tax for transportation, and it will have an initiative facing the ballot this year. He suggested that SANDAG call its Arizona counterpart to learn from its experiences and to watch how that election goes. He noted that Arizona does not have the super-majority approval requirement.
Matt Adams, representing the Building Industry Association (BIA), said that we need good projects that will provide traffic congestion relief for the public. We should also ensure there is a plan that provides reliable funds for the entire transportation network, including streets and roads. The BIA has been in discussions with staff regarding the development impact fees. He said that the development community has paid out over $500 billon dollars in development fees throughout this region. All of the fees result in higher housing costs. Imposing additional fees will only make matters worse. We need to have appropriate ways to move about in the county. It’s not just about transportation; it’s also about public safety.
NOTE: Comments from Walt Brewer were received via e-mail following this meeting. Mr. Brewer’s comments related to putting transit’s contribution in the proper context to the total number of daily trips, and the disproportionate amount of funding that goes to transit. The full e-mail of Mr. Brewer’s comments will be provided upon request.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramona Finnila (Carlsbad) said that she was not sure the public understands the importance of arterial roads.
Councilmember Corky Smith suggested that perhaps it would be a good strategy to show what has been done with the existing TransNet measure funding. A lot of people believe that elected officials are trying to cater to the developer community. We should explain how much the developers have paid and for what they have paid. He asked if there is any opposition to this proposal. Chair Kellejian responded that he does not know of any major opposition to this ballot initiative. 4
Transportation Chair Kellejian suggested that individual cities develop a fact sheet that shows what they have accomplished with their share of TransNet monies and the major projects that come through their area that have enhanced their subregion. He said that the City of Solana Beach developed such a pamphlet and placed it in the Solana Beach city hall for distribution to the public.
Chair Morrison clarified that we are not talking about the total TransNet measure at this meeting, just the Expenditure Plan.
The Executive Director said that this is a draft plan. We are hearing from a lot of people, but have not heard opposition to this measure. What we have heard from all sectors of the public is the ability to do more in the program.
Supervisor Dianne Jacob wondered why several projects are not included in the TransNet proposal. She strongly encouraged that we separate out Proposition 42 from the TransNet measure, and look at the TransNet Extension standing on its own. The County of San Diego is concerned about the decrease in the local road funding versus a 50 percent increase in transit. She suggested that we decrease the transit amount and increase the local road funding. She asked that money be set aside for the widening of SR 94 and improvements to the SR 67/Bradley interchange. The money should come from the transit share.
Leon Williams, Chair of the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), said that we cannot use the analogy that only 2 percent of the total trips use transit. We will not solve our transportation problems if we rely on the road system. He agreed that we need more smart growth to encourage people to live and work near their places of employment. He noted that a lot of our money is spent on maintaining the current transit system.
Transportation Chair Kellejian asked for input on the next issue for discussion:
• Does the initial Draft Expenditure Plan strike the proper balance in terms of funding for the specific projects and programs that have been identified?
Councilmember Hal Ryan (City of Santee) asked if the Board will be discussing the draft Ordinance language at the Retreat. The Executive Director replied that he was unsure if it would be ready by then, but we will be discussing the public education effort at the Board’s Retreat.
Councilmember Ryan asked about the timing for changes to the Ordinance plan. The Executive Director stated that the Ordinance will have a 45-day review period. Then the first and second readings will occur after that review period. We will have between February and April to make amendments to the draft Ordinance language.
Councilmember Ryan asked if staff has conducted an analysis with regard to match funding. The Executive Director replied that some projects are at a 20/80 percent match and others are at a 50/50 match level. The SANDAG Board of Directors set the framework for a 50/50 match in the TransNet Extension proposal. This percentage would give us the 5 opportunity to provide a maximum number of projects. Federal and state dollars typically require a minimum 20 percent match.
Councilmember Ryan asked where we are with regard to developer impact fees. The Executive Director stated that the private sector (private campaign side) conducted a poll during the holidays in December. The poll results are not yet ready. Staff will bring this information back before the draft Ordinance is developed.
Councilmember Ryan asked if the amount estimated for the financing costs is realistic. The Executive Director replied that this is a conservative estimate.
Councilmember Ryan asked if the language on page 11 under the Livable Communities Incentive Program is oriented toward development that is planned or that now exists. The Executive Director clarified that there are a lot of smart growth things that have happened in the region, but through redevelopment efforts will provide for a better transportation and land use connection. Councilmember Ryan expressed concern about how this might be perceived by voters. Transportation Chair Kellejian added that this is for projects that will happen in the future. The Executive Director agreed to strengthen that language.
Councilmember Bob Emery (Poway) emphasized the importance of maintaining transit operations. He said that there has to be an alternative in place for automobiles, which is transit at an efficient level.
Councilmember Maggie Houlihan (Encinitas) stated that the Livable Communities Incentive Program seems to be underfunded. She wondered if there is an actual increase over what is allotted for bicycles. The Executive Director answered that as a total it increases and it will come down to the projects that are included in this section. We can do this smarter so that it solves more than one goal. Councilmember Houlihan said that one of the biggest problems bicyclists face is safety. She wants to make sure that we introduce safe routes to work (for both walking and bicycling).
Mayor Mark Lewis (El Cajon) emphasized that constructing surface streets means jobs in communities. He agreed that we need to get the biggest bang for our buck with projects. When there is congestion on freeways, you can use surface streets to get where you need to go. The public will ask what is in it for me. We need to improve our customer service for transit services. Transportation Chair Kellejian asked staff to provide Mayor Lewis the public survey results which show the public’s interest.
Councilmember Patricia McCoy (Imperial Beach) said that she will defer her questions related to transit versus streets and roads to the Retreat discussion.
Mayor Mary Sessom (Lemon Grove) stated that we need to ensure the percentage for local roads is one-third and not a decreased percentage. She didn’t consider grade separations to be in the local roads funding and should be transferred to the transit category. In the Livable Communities Incentive Program, we may be increasing the funding, but we are adding more than 4 percent in other eligible programs. We have to do better with our criteria to determine the projects that will be included in the initiative.
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Councilmember Jack Feller (Oceanside) said that we will need to provide for transit now to accommodate senior citizens in the future, and have that balance between transit and roads.
Judy Ritter (North County Transit District [NCTD]) said that NCTD fully supports this extension. There are many competing interests for the money and there has been a good job in spreading the projects around the region. We have to offer transportation options.
Deputy Mayor Finnila agreed with Supervisor Jacob on the significance of Proposition 42. We can hope for it but it shouldn’t be mentioned that the possibility exists for additional funding. Cities cannot rely on funding from the state. She expressed concern about the cost for the proposed decrease in the amount of fares for seniors. She suggested that the age for seniors be increased from 60 to 65 years of age. She said that we have to be cost- effective in doing business and cut costs.
The Executive Director stated that in terms of developing this proposal, we looked at all the funding sources that are available, including Proposition 42. Our whole transportation program is based on leveraging TransNet funds with state and federal funding. The Executive Director stated that the Ordinance should be written in such a way to allow for flexibility to use TransNet funding if Proposition 42 funding was suspended.
Pedro Orso-Delgado, Director of District 11, Caltrans, stated that there has to be a balanced transportation system and a better information network indicating parallel routes to freeways. We also need a network that works together. He agreed that we need to account for the Proposition 42 money.
Councilmember Crystal Crawford (Del Mar) agreed that we need to complete transit and bicycle projects. She also agreed that we cannot build ourselves out of traffic congestion. She expressed an interest in having someone with marketing expertise on the Oversight Committee. She noted that at the last Del Mar City Council meeting, action was taken in favor of collecting developer impact fees specifically for transportation infrastructure improvements.
Mayor Steve Padilla (Chula Vista) commented that as a region we need to look for a maximum balanced effect systemwide. It is important to remember that the frame of reference for the funding estimates is based on the ability to leverage funding. We need to identify the projects that will be eligible for other funding.
Transportation Chair KellejIan stated that we are looking at a balanced program that will receive the most benefit to the voters to achieve the two-thirds approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Monroe (Coronado) suggested that there should be a university professor with experience on transportation systems on the Oversight Committee. He wondered if this could this be added to another of the categories from which to choose the membership of this committee.
Leon Williams introduced the new MTS Executive Director, Paul Jablonski. Mr. Jablonski said that this is an exciting time for San Diego with this TransNet Extension. The building 7
out of the highway system is being shown as counterproductive due to increased infrastructure costs and the importance of transit. You have to look at how transit performs in places where it is efficient.
Chair Morrison announced that this discussion will be continued at the Board’s Retreat.
4. UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next Policy Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for 9 a.m. on February 13, 2004.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted for approval.
GARY L. GALLEGOS Secretary
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CONFIRMED ATTENDANCE SANDAG POLICY DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING JANUARY 9, 2004
JURISDICTION/ NAME ATTENDING COMMENTS ORGANIZATION
City of Carlsbad Ramona Finnila (Member) Yes City of Chula Vista Steve Padilla (Member) Yes City of Coronado Phil Monroe (Member) Yes City of Del Mar Crystal Crawford (Member) Yes City of El Cajon Mark Lewis (Member) Yes City of Encinitas Maggie Houlihan (Alternate) Yes City of Escondido Lori Holt Pfeiler (Member) Yes City of Imperial Beach Patricia McCoy (Member) Yes City of La Mesa Dave Allan (Alternate) Yes City of Lemon Grove Mary Sessom (Member) Yes City of National City Ron Morrison, Chair (Member) Yes City of Oceanside Jack Feller (Member) Yes City of Poway Bob Emery (Alternate) Yes City of San Diego – A Dick Murphy (Member) No City of San Diego - B Jim Madaffer (First Alternate) No City of San Marcos Corky Smith (Member) Yes City of Santee Hal Ryan (Member) Yes City of Solana Beach Joe Kellejian (Member) Yes City of Vista Morris Vance (Member) Yes County of San Diego Dianne Jacobs (Member) Yes ADVISORY MEMBERS LISTED BELOW (ATTENDANCE NOT COUNTED FOR QUORUM PURPOSES) Caltrans Pedro Orso-Delgado (Alternate) Yes MTDB Leon Williams (Member) Yes NCTD Judy Ritter (Member) Yes Imperial County Victor Carrillo (Member) No US Dept. of Defense CAPT Christopher Schanze (Member) No SD Unified Port District Jess Van Deventer (Member) No SD County Water Authority Bud Lewis (Member) No Baja California/Mexico Luis Cabrera Cuaron No
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 04-01- 4 JANUARY 23, 2004 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE
ACTIONS BY POLICY • Recommended that the SANDAG ADVISORY COMMITTEES Board of Directors approve the Executive Director’s contract renewal. The following actions were taken by the Policy
Advisory Committees since the last Board Policy Board Meeting (January 9, 2004) meeting. Actions printed in bold typeface must be ratified by the Board of Directors to The Policy Board discussed the Initial Draft be effective. TransNet Extension Expenditure Plan and key Ordinance provisions. Discussion of related Regional Planning Committee issues will continue at the Board’s Retreat, (January 9, 2004) January 28-30, 2004.
This meeting was cancelled. Transportation Committee (January 16, 2004) Executive Committee (January 9, 2004) The Transportation Committee took the The Executive Committee took the following following actions: actions: • Adopted Resolution 2004-11 • Recommended that the Board of approving an increase of $84,310 to Directors approve the following the allocation for the Date Street amendments to the FY 2004 OWP and bicycle and pedestrian bridge in the Program Budget: (1) accept $125,000 City of Escondido. from the Family Health Centers of San Diego to study a program for • Approved the following actions preventing viral hepatitis; (2) accept related to the North Bay and Beach $3,000,000 from Caltrans to fund Area Transit First Project: specialty contracts for capital facility (1) approved next steps for the projects; and (3) transfer the Human North Bay and Beach Area transit Resources Manager position and priority treatments, (2) approved the funds from the Metropolitan Transit execution of a fund transfer Development Board (MTDB)/MTS to agreement with the City of San Diego SANDAG. In addition, the priority for Redevelopment Agency for receipt of the Regional Energy Strategy was $225,000 to construct the Old Town moved from “high” to “higher.” Transit Center Queue Jump Project, and (3) approved the use of $75,000 • Recommended approval of the of TransNet funds allocated by the proposed Public Participation Policy. MTD Board in May 2003 to Transit First projects for SANDAG’s share of the Old Town Transit Center Queue 2
Jump Project. The $75,000 would be • Recommended that the SANDAG drawn from TransNet funding Board: (1) approve the submittal of allocated to the conversion of federal Section 5307 and 5309 regional bus routes in the Mid-Coast applications for the FY 05 Transit corridor to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Capital Improvement Program (CIP), services. This drawdown would leave and (2) approve the transfer of $925,000 in the route conversion $1.75 million from the project line item. Imperial Avenue Division (IAD) Land Purchase project to the San Ysidro • Accepted the Winter 2004 transit Intermodal Transportation Center service changes as proposed by the project. region’s transit operators.
• Approved a schedule extension for the Silver Strand Enhancement Project. GARY L. GALLEGOS • Conducted a public hearing on the Executive Director Draft Short-Range Transit Plan (SRTP).
• Recommended that the SANDAG Board approve the list of transportation project federal funding requests for use in the ongoing multi- year Transportation Efficiency Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) reauthorization and FY 2005 appropriations process.
• Provided direction to staff on the programming options related to the Draft 2004 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 04-01- 5 JANUARY 23, 2004 ACTION REQUESTED – INFORMATION
LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE housing, and job forecasts that will be (LTA) PROJECTS REQUIRING MORE utilized in projecting future water demand. THAN $1,000 OR THREE DAYS The SANDAG costs for this project is $1,700, STAFF TIME which will be fully reimbursed by CWA.
Project Manager: Beth Jarosz, (619) 595-5397; Local Technical Assistance (LTA) policy [email protected] guidelines require that all projects involving more than three days staff time be reported to the Board of Directors.
County of San Diego — Traffic Forecasts GARY L. GALLEGOS Executive Director The County of San Diego has requested traffic forecasting analysis for its General Plan Update Key Staff Contact: Karen Lamphere, 2020. The County is studying the traffic impacts (619) 595-5355; [email protected] of their ‘Existing Policies’ land use assumptions compared to seven other proposed land use Funds are Budgeted in Overall Work Program alternatives. These alternatives assume #7000200 and Reimbursement by the different zoning scenarios throughout the Requesting Agency unincorporated area, resulting in different levels and patterns of residential and non- residential development to the year 2020. The cost of this job is estimated to be $7,435. Since this is a continuation of previous work conducted for the General Plan 2020 study, the LTA deduction of $1,000 does not apply and the costs are fully reimbursable.
Project Manager: Mike Calandra, (619) 595- 5629; [email protected]
San Diego County Water Authority — Demographic Data Compilation
The San Diego County Water Authority (CWA) is planning for water resources to serve the region’s population through 2030. To assist in this effort, SANDAG compiled computer- readable boundaries of CWA’s Demand Forecast Areas and prepared population,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 04-01- 6 JANUARY 23, 2004 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION POLICY A separate public participation policy, concerning service and fare changes, is being Recommendation prepared by staff and will be brought to the Transportation Committee for review at a The Executive Committee recommends later time. that the Board of Directors approve the
attached new Board policy entitled, Public This policy is intended to be read in Participation – Project Development and conjunction with SANDAG’s overall Public Construction. Involvement Program, which is currently being updated by staff, and is needed in Introduction order to fulfill requirements imposed by various state and federal laws. Board direction is needed regarding implementation of SANDAG’s Public Participation Program in the area of project development and construction. The attached draft policy was given to the Executive Committee for review and comment earlier this month. The Board is now asked to give GARY L. GALLEGOS final approval to the policy. Executive Director
Discussion Attachment
The proposed policy establishes a process for Key Staff Contact: Julie D. Wiley, obtaining input from and giving information (619) 595-5647, [email protected] to the public concerning SANDAG projects in order to ensure the public is informed and No Budget Impact has the opportunity to provide the Board with input. At the Executive Committee meeting on January 9, 2004, a request was made to add language to the policy concerning SANDAG’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) even if meetings are held off-site. The requested language was added as the last paragraph in the policy.
BOARD POLICY NO. 025
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
Purpose
This policy establishes a process for obtaining input from and giving information to the public concerning SANDAG projects in order to ensure the public is informed and has the opportunity to provide the Board with input. Various federal and state laws and regulations require that an agency such as SANDAG conduct public participation programs to ensure that the public is involved and that community concerns are addressed. For example, planning of mass transit guideway projects and fare and service changes to public transportation require public participation. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) also have public information components that require an agency such as SANDAG to conduct public participation programs to ensure that the public is involved and that community concerns are addressed. Board policy with regard to public participation in the event of service or fare changes is addressed in a separate policy. It is the Board’s intent that this policy be read in combination with SANDAG’s Public Participation Program document, which outlines all of SANDAG’s public participation methods.
Procedures
1. For all major capital improvement projects, SANDAG shall provide opportunities for members of the public to provide input and express concerns. SANDAG shall also implement a program designed to inform the public of progress, as well as safety and community impacts in the event of construction.
2. SANDAG shall hold publicly noticed meetings at key stages of project development and implementation in the area(s) being impacted. The location of the meetings shall depend upon the geographic location of the project. Meetings concerning projects exclusively within the San Diego North County Transit Development Board’s (NCTD) service area shall be held in North County locations. Meetings concerning all other projects shall be held at SANDAG’s offices or other locations specified in SANDAG’s agendas.
3. SANDAG shall solicit input from the representatives of interest groups of the local population, such as community groups, planning groups, and neighborhood associations. This shall include special user groups such as senior and disabled riders, who will be consulted during the design and construction of public works projects, to ensure that facilities are usable by as many people as possible.
4. SANDAG shall work to advise the public regarding actual and perceived disruption during construction of public works by distributing informational, educational, and public relations materials, and by using other traditional public relations tools.
5. SANDAG shall endeavor to meet citizen concerns as they arise and attempt to resolve those concerns.
6. For all projects requiring environmental review under CEQA and NEPA, such as major capital improvement projects, SANDAG shall provide opportunities for members of the public to provide input and comply with all related legal requirements.
6.1 SANDAG shall solicit input from the representatives of interest groups of the local population, such as community groups, planning groups, and neighborhood associations.
6.2 SANDAG shall incorporate public input into project planning and development where practical and feasible.
6.3 SANDAG shall hold a public hearing to seek public comment whenever required under CEQA and/or NEPA.
6.3.1 Published notifications for such hearings shall be published in the following newspapers: Daily Transcript, North County Times, and a Spanish language newspaper with regional circulation.
6.3.2 Any item subject to a public hearing will be listed and described in the Board’s published agenda, which shall be posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting at the Board’s meeting place and on SANDAG’s Web site.
6.3.3 Public hearings will be conducted by the Board at the date, time, and place previously noticed. The public hearing will allow for interested parties to be heard. The Board will also consider any written comments that were forwarded to the Board prior to the hearing.
7. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SANDAG will accommodate persons who require assistance to attend SANDAG meetings, held pursuant to this policy, whether they are held off-site or at SANDAG’s offices.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 04-01- 7 JANUARY 23, 2004 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE
AMENDED CONFLICT Board’s determination to accept those OF INTEREST CODE documents for distribution at its December meeting. Notice of the Proposed Amendment Recommendation was published in the San Diego Union Tribune. The public comment period ended It is recommended that the Board of on January 12, 2003. No public comment or Directors accept the Proposed Amendment request for public hearing was received. to Conflict of Interest Code for filing with the County of San Diego. If the Board accepts the Proposed Amendment for filing, staff will submit it to Introduction the County of San Diego. Those persons who need to submit an update to their initial Changes need to be made to SANDAG’s statement via an annual statement, must do Conflict of Interest Code to reflect updates to so no later than March 31, 2004. All persons existing job titles and the addition of job listed in SANDAG’s Conflict of Interest Code titles coming to SANDAG due to the will be informed of their submission consolidation of employees under Senate Bill requirements on a timely basis by staff. (SB) 1703 (Peace). The County of San Diego is the reviewing body for SANDAG’s Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to Government Code section 87306.5. The Board approved the Notice and Proposed Amendment for distribution at its December 19, 2003 GARY L. GALLEGOS meeting. Executive Director
Discussion Attachment
This Amendment reflects necessary updates to Key Staff Contact: Julie D. Wiley, the list of designated positions subject to (619) 595-5647, [email protected] filing annual economic disclosure statements and the financial disclosure categories No Budget Impact applicable to such designated positions as a result of SB 1703. Distribution of the Notice and Proposed Amendment and commencement of the public comment period began immediately following the
Attachment
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND SANDAG’S EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Additional positions have been added to SANDAG’s staff that include significant involvement in the processes SANDAG uses to select and contract with consultants, contractors, and vendors, reflecting agency consolidation under SB 1703. Also, some of the relevant job titles have changed. Therefore, modifications need to be added to the list of designated employees covered by SANDAG’s Conflict of Interest Code. SANDAG has prepared a written explanation of the reasons for the additional designations and the disclosure responsibilities, and has available all of the information upon which its proposal is based.
A copy of the proposed amended Conflict of Interest Code, including the titles of the additional designated employee positions, is attached to this Notice. Written comments and oral inquiries concerning the proposed amended Code may be submitted to: Julie Wiley, Interim General Counsel, SANDAG, 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 595-5647. Written comments must be received by the close of the written comment period in order for them to be considered by SANDAG before it amends its Conflicts of Interest Code. The closing date for the written comment period is January 19, 2004.
Any interested person or his or her duly authorized representative may request, no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written comment period, a public hearing on SANDAG’s proposed amended Conflict of Interest Code.
2 PROPOSED AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Pursuant to the Political Reform Act, Government Code Sections 81000, et seq., SANDAG hereby adopts 2 Cal. Code of Regs. Section 18730, which contains the terms of a standard model conflict of interest code. The standard model conflict of interest code can be incorporated by reference, and may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act after public notice and hearings. Therefore, the terms of 2 Cal. Code of Regs. Section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission along with the attached appendices in which officials and employees are designated and disclosure categories are set forth, are hereby incorporated by reference and constitute SANDAG’s Conflict of Interest Code.
Designated employees and consultants shall file statements of economic interests with SANDAG’s Deputy General Counsel annually during the month of March and those statements will be made available as public records. (Gov. Code Section 81008). Statements for all designated employees will also be sent to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
Consultants will be added to the list in Appendix A if SANDAG enters into contracts with persons who, in the opinion of SANDAG’s Executive Director, may reasonably be expected to make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use his or her position as a consultant to influence a governmental decision in which the person might reasonably be expected to have a financial interest. If SANDAG enters into such a contract, the position shall be listed by the name or job title of each person classified a designated employee in any contract that SANDAG enters into for consulting services with a person or business entity (whether or not a nonprofit entity).
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APPENDIX A
Designated Positions Disclosure Categories
(See Appendix B)
Members and alternate members of the Board of Directors 1, 2
Members and alternate members of the five Policy Advisory Committees 1, 2
Executive Director 1, 2
Chief Deputy Executive Director 1, 2
General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel 1, 2
Division Directors and Department Directors 1, 2
Chief Economist 3
Government Relations Director 3
Principal Regional Planner / Analyst 3
Information Systems Manager 3
Senior Engineer 3
Senior Regional Planner 3
Special Projects Director 3
Administrative Services Manager 3
Financial Services Manager 3
Marketing Manager 3
Administrator of Financial Programming & Project Control 3
Manager of Financial Planning & Budgeting 3
Pass Sales Manager 3
Senior Contract Administrator 3
Senior Research Analyst 3
Contracts Compliance Specialist 3
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Control Specialist 3
Buyer 3
Information Systems Analyst 4
Associate Regional Planner 4
Associate Research Analyst 4
Senior Accountant 4
Senior Research Technician 4
Senior Economic Analyst 4
Executive Assistant 4
Administrative Services Assistant 4
Communications Design Supervisor 4
Communications Coordinator 4
Marketing/Account Executives 4
Office Services Specialist 4
Type of Consultant Designated Name/Job Title
Financial Advisor Public Financial Management/Managing Director
Positions shall be listed by the name or job title of each person classified as a “designated employee” in any contract in which SANDAG enters into with a person or business entity (whether or not a nonprofit entity) for the consulting services. Such a designation will be made in the contract with respect to any person who, in the opinion of SANDAG, may reasonably be expected to make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use his/her position as a “consultant” to influence a governmental decision in which the person might reasonably be expected to have a financial interest.
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APPENDIX B
When a designated employee is required to disclose investment and sources of income, he or she need disclose investments in business entities and sources of income that do business in SANDAG’s jurisdiction, plan to do business in the jurisdiction, or have done business in the jurisdiction in the past two years. In addition to other activities, a business entity is doing business within the jurisdiction if it owns real property within the jurisdiction. When a designated employee is required to disclose interests in real property, he or she need only disclose real property that is located in whole or in part within or not more than two miles outside the boundaries of the jurisdiction or within two miles of any land owned or used by SANDAG.
Employees designated in Appendix A shall disclose their financial interests pursuant to the appropriate disclosure categories described in the table below.
Disclosure Description Category
1 All investments and sources of income.
2 All interests in real property.
3 All investments, interest in real property, and sources of income subject to the authority of SANDAG.
4 Investments in business entities and sources of income of the type which, within the past two years, have contracted with SANDAG to provide services, supplies, materials, or equipment.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 04-01- 8 JANUARY 23, 2004 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE
ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY 2. The second proposed change is to reflect UPDATE a change in the Code’s requirement for commercial paper. The change will not have any impact to SANDAG, but to Recommendation remain consistent with the Code, PFM recommends updating the policy. It is my recommendation that the Board of Directors approve Resolution #2004-12 and These proposed changes are included in the the revised Investment Policy incorporating the revised Investment Policy (Attachment 2). recommendations of the investment advisor contained in the attached memorandum.
GARY L. GALLEGOS Introduction Executive Director The California Government Code requires Attachments that the Board, at a public meeting, annually review a statement of the agency’s Key Staff Contact: Renee Wasmund; investment policy and consider any changes (619) 557-4531; [email protected] to that policy. No Budget Impact Discussion
SANDAG’s investment advisor, Public Financial Management, Inc. (PFM), has assisted staff in reviewing our Investment Policy to ensure that the policy is current and in strict compliance with the California Government Code. Since State law is updated once a year, SANDAG’s Investment Policy is updated to reflect those changes. The attached PFM memorandum, dated December 5, 2003 (Attachment 1), suggests two minor changes.
1. The first proposed change eliminates an inconsistency between the Policy and the California Government Code by changing the standard for persons who are authorized to make investment decisions from a “Prudent Person” standard to a “Prudent Investor” standard.
RESOLUTION
NO. 2004-12 401 B Street, Suite 800 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 595-5300 • Fax (619) 595-5305 www.sandag.org
APPROVING THE INVESTMENT POLICY OF THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
WHEREAS, the California Government Code requires the legislative body of any local agency to have a written investment policy in conformance with State law and to annually review said policy; and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to establish and maintain an investment policy which will guide the prudent investment of all funds under the direction of SANDAG including funds of the San Diego Regional Transportation Commission, SourcePoint, and any other funds under the care of SANDAG, in accordance with State law; and
WHEREAS, the attached San Diego Association of Governments Investment Policy has been developed with the guidance of SANDAG's investment advisor to ensure full compliance with State law and to meet the objective previously stated; NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the San Diego Association of Governments hereby approves this policy regarding the investment of SANDAG funds which is attached hereto as if fully incorporated within this Resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director is hereby authorized to enter into and/or continue agreements with qualified professionals, financial institutions, depositories, trustees, custodial banks, investment advisors or managers, and brokers or dealers necessary to effectively implement, manage, and monitor the Investment Policy of the San Diego Association of Governments.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of January, 2004.
______ATTEST: ______CHAIRPERSON SECRETARY
MEMBER AGENCIES: Cities of Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, Vista, and County of San Diego. ADVISORY MEMBERS: California Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Transit Development Board, North San Diego County Transit Development Board, Imperial County, U.S. Department of Defense, San Diego Unified Port District, San Diego County Water Authority, and Baja California/Mexico.
The attachment to this Agenda Item may be obtained by contacting SANDAG’s Clerk of the Board at (619) 595-5602. Attachment 2
BOARD POLICY NO. 003
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS INVESTMENT POLICY Revised January 23, 2004
1. Introduction
The purpose of this document is to identify various policies and procedures that enhance opportunities for a prudent and systematic investment policy, and to organize and formalize investment-related activities.
The investment policies and practices of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) are based upon state law and prudent money management. All funds will be invested in accordance with SANDAG’s Investment Policy, and California Government Code Sections 53600 et seq. The investment of bond proceeds will be further governed by the provisions of relevant bond documents.
2. Scope
It is intended that this policy cover all funds and investment activities, with the exception of bond proceeds, under the direction or care of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), including funds of the San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission Deleted: SANDAG and SourcePoint, SANDAG’s chartered nonprofit corporation. Investment of bond proceeds Deleted: SANDAG shall be subject to the conditions and restrictions of bond documents and Treasury regulations related to arbitrage restrictions on tax-exempt bonds.
3. Prudence
Investments shall be made with judgment and care — under circumstances then prevailing — which persons of prudence, discretion, and intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering the probable safety of their capital as well as the probable income to be derived.
The standard of prudence to be used by investment officials shall be the “prudent investor” standard and shall be applied in the context of managing an overall portfolio. Investment officers acting in accordance with written procedures and the investment policy and exercising due diligence shall be relieved of personal responsibility for an individual security’s credit risk or market price changes, provided deviations from expectations are reported in a timely fashion and appropriate action is taken to control adverse developments.
4. Objectives
The primary objectives, in priority order, of SANDAG’s investment activities are:
1. Safety. Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. Investments of SANDAG shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure preservation of capital in the portfolio.
2. Liquidity. The investment portfolio of SANDAG will remain sufficiently liquid to enable SANDAG to meet its cash flow requirements.
3. Return on Investment. The investment portfolio of SANDAG shall be designed with the objective of attaining a market rate of return on its investments consistent with the constraints imposed by its safety objective and cash flow considerations.
5. Delegation of Authority
The Board of Directors delegates the authority to invest or to reinvest funds, or to sell or exchange securities so purchased, to the Executive Director for a one-year period. The Executive Director is charged with the responsibility for carrying out the policies of the Board of Directors and shall assume full responsibility for investment transactions until the delegation of authority is revoked or expires. In accordance with SANDAG’s established system for internal control, all financial transactions of SANDAG require the signature of at least two individuals authorized by the Executive Director.
For the purposes of carrying out this investment policy, any two of the following individuals are hereby authorized to make investment decisions, in strict accordance with this investment policy, on behalf of SANDAG:
Executive Director Chief Deputy Executive Director(s) Director of Finance Deleted: Financial Services Finance Manager(s) Manager Such other individuals authorized, in writing, by the Executive Director.
All accounts established for the purpose of investing SANDAG funds shall require the written authorization of the Executive Director.
No single individual, acting alone, may engage in an investment activity.
The Executive Director may delegate investment management and decision authority, via written agreement, to one or more professional investment advisors/managers who are duly qualified and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. All agents engaged in this capacity shall make all investment decisions and transactions in strict accordance with state law and this investment policy.
2 The daily management responsibility for the investment program is assigned to the Director of Finance, who shall monitor and review all investments for consistency with this investment Deleted: and Administration policy. Deleted: ¶ 6. Ethics (Conflict of Interest) ¶ ¶
Officers, employees, and agents thereof involved in the investment process shall comply with state law and refrain from personal business activities that could conflict with proper execution of the investment program, or which could impair their ability to make impartial decisions.
7. Selection of Financial Institutions and Broker/Dealers
SANDAG shall transact business only with banks, savings and loan associations, and registered investment securities dealers. The purchase by SANDAG of any investment other than those purchased directly from the issuer shall be either from an institution licensed by the State as a broker/dealer, as defined in Section 25004 of the Corporation Code, who is a member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, or a member of a federally- regulated securities exchange, a National or State-Chartered Bank, a Federal or State Association (as defined by Section 5102 of the Financial Code), or a brokerage firm designated as a Primary Government Dealer by the Federal Reserve Bank. The Director of Finance shall investigate all institutions which wish to do business with SANDAG, in order to Deleted: and Administration determine if they are adequately capitalized, make markets in securities appropriate to SANDAG’s needs, and agree to abide by the conditions set forth in SANDAG’s Investment Policy.
The Director of Finance shall maintain a list of authorized broker/dealers and financial Deleted: and Administration institutions which are approved for investment purposes, and it shall be the policy of SANDAG to purchase securities only from those authorized institutions and firms. If SANDAG has contracted investment advisors/managers, the Director of Finance may approve and use a Deleted: and Administration list of authorized broker/dealers provided by the investment advisor/manager.
8. Permitted Investment Instruments
Government Code §53601 states that when there is a percentage limitation for a particular category of investment, that percentage is applicable only at the date of purchase.
Treasury Obligations: Government obligations for which the full faith and credit of the United States are pledged for the payment of principal and interest.
Federal Agencies and U.S. Government Sponsored Enterprises: Federal agency or United States government-sponsored enterprise obligations, participations, or other instruments, including those issued by or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by federal agencies or United States government-sponsored enterprises.
State of California Obligations: Registered state warrants, treasury notes or bonds of the State of California, including bonds payable solely out of revenues from a revenue-producing property owned, controlled, or operated by the state or by a department, board, agency or authority of the state. Such obligations must be rated A-1/P-1, the equivalent or better short- Deleted: or
3 term; or Aa/AA or better long-term by at least one of the nationally-recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO). Deleted: rating agencies
Local Agency Obligations: Bonds, notes, warrants, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by any local agency within the State, including bonds payable solely out of the revenues from a revenue-producing property owned, controlled, or operated by the local agency, or by a department, board, agency, or authority of the local agency. Such obligations must be rated A-1/P-1, or equivalent or better short-term; or Aa/AA or better long-term by one of the NRSROs. Deleted: nationally-recognized rating agencies Repurchase Agreements: Repurchase Agreements used solely as short-term investments not to exceed 90 days.
The following collateral restrictions will be observed: Only U.S. Treasury securities or Federal Agency securities will be acceptable collateral. All securities underlying Repurchase Agreements must be delivered to SANDAG’s custodian bank or handled under a properly executed tri-party repurchase agreement. The total of all collateral for each Repurchase Agreement must equal or exceed, on the basis of market value plus accrued interest, 102 percent of the total dollar value of the money invested by SANDAG for the term of the investment. Since the market value of the underlying securities is subject to daily fluctuation, the investments in repurchase agreements shall be in compliance if the value of the underlying securities is brought back up to 102 percent no later than the next business day.
Market value must be calculated each time there is a substitution of collateral.
SANDAG or its trustee shall have a perfected first security interest under the Uniform Commercial Code in all securities subject to Repurchase Agreement.
SANDAG may enter into Repurchase Agreements with (1) primary dealers in U.S. Government securities who are eligible to transact business with, and who report to, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and (2) California and non-California banking institutions having assets in excess of $1 billion and in the highest short-term rating category, as provided by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Corporation.
SANDAG will have properly executed a Public Securities Association (PSA) agreement with each firm with which it enters into Repurchase Agreements.
Bankers’ Acceptances: Bankers’ Acceptances issued by domestic banks or domestic branches or foreign banks, which are eligible for purchase by the Federal Reserve System, the short-term paper of which is rated in the highest rating category by Moody’s Investors Services or by Standard & Poor’s Corporation.
Purchases of Bankers’ Acceptances may not exceed 180 days maturity or 40 percent of Deleted: rated in SANDAG’s surplus money. No more than 10 percent of SANDAG’s surplus funds may be Deleted: short-term invested in the Bankers’ Acceptances of any one commercial bank. Deleted: category Deleted: by Moody’s Investors Commercial Paper: Commercial paper of “prime” quality of the highest ranking or of the Service, Inc., Standard & Poor’s highest letter and number rating, as provided a NRSRO. The entity that issues the Corporation or Fitch Financial Services, Inc.; provided that the commercial paper shall meet all of the following conditions: (A) is organized and operating issuing corporation
4 in the United States as a general corporation; (B), Has total assets in excess of $500 million; Deleted: with (C) Has debt other than commercial paper, if any, that is rated “A” or higher by a NRSRO. Deleted: h Or, (A) is organized within the United States as a special purpose corporation, trust, or Deleted: , and has an limited liability company; (B) Has program wide credit enhancements including, but not limited to, over collateralization, letters of credit, or surety bond; (C) Has commercial paper that is rated “A-1” or higher, or the equivalent, by a NRSRO. Deleted: rating for its long-term debt, if any, as provided by Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s or Purchases of eligible commercial paper may not exceed 270 days maturity nor represent Fitch. more than 10 percent of the outstanding paper of an issuing corporation. No more than 10 percent of SANDAG’s surplus funds may be invested in Commercial Paper of any one U.S. corporation.
Purchases of commercial paper may not exceed 25 percent of SANDAG’s surplus money which may be invested.
Medium-Term Notes: Medium-term notes, defined as all corporate and depository institution securities with a maximum remaining maturity of five years or less, issued by corporations organized and operating within the United States or depository institutions licensed by the United States or any state and operating within the United States. Medium- term notes shall be rated in a rating category of “A” or better by a NRSRO. Deleted: nationally-recognized rating service Purchase of medium-term corporate notes may not exceed 30 percent of the agency’s surplus money. No more than 10 percent of SANDAG’s surplus funds may be invested in the Medium-Term Notes of any one corporation.
Negotiable Certificates of Deposit: Negotiable certificates of deposit issued by a nationally- or state-chartered bank or a state or federal savings and loan association or by a state-licensed branch of a foreign bank; provided that the senior debt obligations of the issuing institution are rated “AA” or better by Moody’s or Standard & Poor’s.
Purchase of negotiable certificates of deposit may not exceed 30 percent of SANDAG’s surplus money.
State of California’s Local Agency Investment Fund: State of California’s Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) may be invested in for the benefit of local agencies up to $40 million.
San Diego County Treasurer’s Pooled Investment Fund: Deposits in the County pooled investment fund shall be limited to the dollar maximums of the State LAIF.
Savings/Money Market Accounts: Insured savings account or money market account.
California Asset Management Program: Shares in a portfolio of the California Asset Management Program, so long as the portfolio is rated among the top two rating categories by a NRSRO. Deleted: one of the nationally- recognized rating agencies Money Market Funds: Shares of beneficial interest issued by diversified management companies that are money market funds registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. Sec. 80a-1 et seq.). To be eligible for investment pursuant to this subdivision, these companies shall either: (1) attain
5 the highest ranking letter or numerical rating provided by not less than two of the three largest NRSRO, or (2) have an investment advisor registered or exempt from registration with Deleted: nationally-recognized the Securities and Exchange Commission with not less than five years experience managing rating services money market mutual funds with assets under management in excess of $500,000,000.
The purchase price of shares shall not include any commission that the companies may charge. The purchase of shares may not exceed 20 percent of SANDAG’s surplus money.
Mortgage and Asset-Backed Obligations: Any mortgage pass-through security collateralized mortgage obligation, mortgage-backed or other pay-through bond, equipment lease-backed certificate, consumer receivable-pass-through certificate, or consumer receivable-backed bond of a maximum of 5 years maturity. Such obligations must be rated Aa/AA or higher by two national rating agencies and the issuer of such obligations must be rated Aa/AA or higher by two of the national rating agencies as well.
Purchases of securities authorized by this section may not exceed 20 percent of SANDAG’s surplus funds that may be invested pursuant to this section.
Ineligible Investments: Security types which are thereby prohibited include, but are not restricted to:
(a) Reverse repurchase agreements. (b) “Complex” derivative securities such as range notes, dual index notes, inverse floating- rate notes, leveraged or deleveraged floating-rate notes, or any other complex variable-rate or structured note. Interest-only strips that are derived from a pool of mortgages, or any security that could result in zero interest accrual if held to maturity. (c) Securities lending.
In the event that SANDAG possesses ineligible investments purchased prior to the adoption of this policy, SANDAG may hold these investments to their maturity dates. The limitation in this section shall not apply to SANDAG’s investments in shares of beneficial interest issued by diversified management companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
9. Maximum Maturity
Investment maturities shall be based upon a review of cash flow forecasts. Maturities will be scheduled so as to permit SANDAG to meet all projected obligations.
The maximum maturity will be no more than five years from purchase date to maturity date.
10. Performance Standards
The investment performance of SANDAG’s portfolio shall be evaluated and compared to appropriate indices in order to assess the success of the investment program. The comparable benchmarks should be consistent with SANDAG’s portfolio in terms of maturity and composition, which includes credit quality and security type.
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The Director of Finance shall submit to the Board annually a statement of investment policy, Deleted: and Administration which the Board shall consider at a public meeting.
A monthly report of all investment transactions shall be submitted to the Board Members within 60 days following the end of the month covered by the report
Quarterly investment reports shall be submitted to the Board within 60 days following the end of the quarter covered by the report. The reports should include the following information for each individual investment, and all returns should be reported net of all fees:
Description of investment instrument Interest rate or yield to maturity Exact issuer name Coupon rate (if applicable) Call/Refunding date and price (if applicable) Purchase date Maturity date Purchase price Par value Book value Current market value (include source of valuation) Discounts or premiums, if any Accrued interest paid at purchase, if any Accrued interest to date Portfolio weighted average maturity Yield on cost Yield at market Overall portfolio yield Sale date (if investment is sold prior to maturity)
The report shall summarize the investment strategies employed in the most recent quarter, and describe the portfolio in terms of investment securities, maturity distribution, asset allocations, risk characteristics.
The quarterly report shall state compliance of the portfolio with this policy, or manner in which the portfolio is not in compliance. Each quarterly report shall indicate any area of policy concern and suggested or planned revision of investment strategies.
The Director of Finance shall include a statement denoting the ability of SANDAG to meet its Deleted: and Administration expenditure requirements for the next six months, or provide an explanation as to why sufficient money shall, or may, not be available.
Together with the annual independently audited financial report each fiscal year, the Director of Finance shall prepare a comprehensive report utilizing the audited financial Deleted: and Administration statements on SANDAG’s investment program and investment activity. Such annual report
7 shall include any other item of significance which may enhance the understanding of the investment program.
SANDAG shall establish the following reporting and accounting standards for callable U.S. Government, Agency and Instrumentality securities. These are securities with a stated maximum maturity date that could, at the issuer’s option, be retired at a date or number of dates prior to maturity.
All securities holdings reports for SANDAG shall disclose the maximum maturity liability to SANDAG (the stated maturity), as well as the first call date of each callable security held. The weighted average maturity, as well as computation of the yield on each callable security, in SANDAG’s portfolio will be calculated using professional judgment as to the most likely principal redemption date. If the investments coupon rate is greater than market levels, then the security shall be valued to the next call date. Otherwise, the security shall be valued to the maturity date. In any case, the “yield to worst” should be calculated and disclosed.
Included in the report should be any securities which have been downgraded from the previous quarter. If there are any securities downgraded below the minimum credit rating criteria permitted by this investment policy, the Director of Finance should be notified Deleted: and Administration immediately. The decision to retain the security in question until maturity, sell (or put) the security, or other action shall be approved by the Director of Finance. Deleted: and Administration
12. Safekeeping and Custody
All security transactions, including collateral for repurchase agreements, entered into by SANDAG shall be conducted on a delivery-versus-payment (DVP) basis. Securities shall be held by a third party custodian and evidenced by safekeeping receipts.
The only exception to the foregoing shall be securities purchases made with: (i) local government investment pools; and, (ii) money market mutual funds, since the purchased securities are not deliverable.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 04-01- 9 JANUARY 23, 2004 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE
CALTRANS MASTER FUND programming, reporting, and invoicing TRANSFER AGREEMENT requirements for receiving funds through Federal Highway Administration Planning (FHWA PL), FHWA Partnership, and Federal Recommendation Transit Administration Section 5303 and 5313(b) programs. These funds comprise the It is recommended that the Board of SANDAG Consolidated Planning Grant. The Directors approve Resolutions #2004-13 revised agreement is needed to reflect and #2004-14 that would 1) authorize the changes in law occurring since execution of Executive Director to execute the revised the previous MFTA on June 28, 1996. Master Fund Transfer Agreement (MFTA) shown in Attachment A in order to receive Until the recent consolidation of the transit federal planning funds, and 2) authorize planning, programming, and development the Executive Director to execute the responsibilities under SANDAG, each of the MFTA required for receipt of state transit Transit Development Boards received funding funds (Attachment B). from the state for transit projects through a MFTA that was specific to the funds administered through the Mass Introduction Transportation Division of Caltrans. These funding sources included the State The California Department of Transportation Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) (Caltrans) has requested that SANDAG and Traffic Congestion Relief Program (TCRP). execute a revised Master Fund Transfer Now, under the consolidation, SANDAG will Agreement (MFTA) to replace the agreement serve as recipient of state transit funds and currently in place, dated June 28, 1996. This therefore, it is necessary to execute a Master agreement covers the contracting of the Fund Transfer Agreement with the specific Consolidated Planning Grant, which consists requirements to receive those state funds. of several federal funding resources applied The Master Fund Transfer Agreement for to various work elements in the Overall Work transit funds is included as Attachment B to Program (OWP). In addition, as a prospective this agenda report. recipient of state funding for transit, SANDAG must execute a second Master Agreement for funds made available through Caltrans Division of Mass Transportation GARY L. GALLEGOS Discussion Executive Director
Attachments The Caltrans Planning Division’s revised Master Fund Transfer Agreement, Key Staff Contact: Susan Brown (619) 595- Attachment A, sets out the project eligibility, 5388, [email protected]
No Budget impact
RESOLUTION
NO. 2004-13 401 B Street, Suite 800 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 595-5300 • Fax (619) 595-5305 www.sandag.org
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MASTER AGREEMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS FOR CONSOLIDATED PLANNING GRANTS
WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments receives federal funding through the State of California for planning-related projects in the form of a Consolidated Planning Grant ; and
WHEREAS, included in the Consolidate Planning Grant are Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Planning (PL), FHWA State Research and Planning (SP&R) – Partnership Planning; Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5303; and FTA section 5313(be) funding;
WHEREAS, receipt of said planning funds entails an obligation to meet certain federal requirements including, but not limited to the provision of local match or in-kind services; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation, who administers the above federal planning funds, requires the execution of a Master Fund Transfer Agreement authorized by resolution of the governing board of a local or regional agency, and
WHEREAS, SANDAG Board of Directors wishes to delegate authorization to execute AGREEMENTS and any AMENDMENTS thereto to the Executive Director; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the San Diego Association of Governments that the Agency agrees to comply with all conditions and requirements set forth in this MASTER FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT (MFTA) and applicable statues, regulations and guidelines for all Consolidated Planning Grant funded projects; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director be authorized to execute all PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS to the MFTA and any AMENDMENTS thereto with the California Department of Transportation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of January, 2004.
______ATTEST: ______CHAIRPERSON SECRETARY
MEMBER AGENCIES: Cities of Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, Vista, and County of San Diego. ADVISORY MEMBERS: California Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Transit Development Board, North San Diego County Transit Development Board, Imperial County, U.S. Department of Defense, San Diego Unified Port District, San Diego County Water Authority, and Baja California/Mexico.
RESOLUTION
NO. 2004-14 401 B Street, Suite 800 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 595-5300 • Fax (619) 595-5305 www.sandag.org
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MASTER AGREEMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS FOR STATE-FUNDED TRANSIT PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments may receive funding from the State of California now or sometime in the future for transit related projects; and
WHEREAS, substantial revisions were made to the programming and funding process for the transportation projects programmed in the State Transportation Improvement Program, by Chapter 622 (SB 45) of the Statutes of 1997; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Congestion Relief Act of 2000 (the Act) was established by Chapters 91 (AB) 2928) and 92 (SB 496), as amended by SB 1662, of the statutes of 2000, creating the Traffic Congestion Relief Program (TCRP); and
WHEREAS, these statutes related to state funded transit projects require a local or regional implementing agency to execute a COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT with CALTRANS before it can be reimbursed for project expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) guidelines for the Traffic Congestion Relief Program, encourages Caltrans and the implementing agency to maximize the use of existing AGREEMENTS such as MASTER AGREEMENTS and PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS to expedite development and execution of COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS; and
WHEREAS, the CTC, who governs the administration of transit related projects, requires a cooperative agreement, for TCRP projects to include a certification, by resolution of the governing board of a local or regional agency, as required by statutes, that it will sustain its level of expenditures for transportation purposes at a level that is consistent with the average of its annual expenditures during the 1997-98, 1998-99, and 1999-2000 fiscal years, including funds reserved for transportation purposes, during the fiscal years that the allocation is available for use; and
WHEREAS, SANDAG Board of Directors wishes to delegate authorization to execute these AGREEMENTS and any AMENDMENTS thereto to the Executive Director; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the San Diego Association of Governments that the Agency agrees to comply with all conditions and requirements set forth in this AGREEMENT and applicable statues, regulations and guidelines for all state funded transit projects.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the level of expenditures for transportation purposes will be sustained at a level that is consistent with the average of its annual expenditures during the 1997- 98, 1998-99, and 1999-2000 fiscal years, including funds reserved for transportation purposes, during the fiscal years that allocations for TCRP Projects are available for use.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director be authorized to execute all PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS for State Funded Transit Projects and any AMENDMENTS thereto with the California Department of Transportation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of January, 2004.
______ATTEST: ______CHAIRPERSON SECRETARY
MEMBER AGENCIES: Cities of Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, Vista, and County of San Diego. ADVISORY MEMBERS: California Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Transit Development Board, North San Diego County Transit Development Board, Imperial County, U.S. Department of Defense, San Diego Unified Port District, San Diego County Water Authority, and Baja California/Mexico.
The attachment to this Agenda Item may be obtained by contacting SANDAG’s Clerk of the Board at (619) 595-5602.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 04-01- 10 JANUARY 23, 2004 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE
FY 2005 TRANSIT CAPITAL Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM and based on the CIPs, SANDAG will apply for the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA’s) Recommendation Section 5307 Urbanized Area formula funds and the Section 5309 Rail Modernization It is the Transportation Committee’s funds for all MTS projects and for those NCTD recommendation that the SANDAG Board major capital projects for which SANDAG is of Directors: the implementing agency. NCTD will continue as grantee for its minor operational 1. Approve the submittal of federal capital projects and preventive maintenance Section 5307 and 5309 applications for assistance. The MTS Board of Directors the FY 05 Transit CIP shown in approval of its CIP is scheduled for December Attachments 1 and 5. 11, 2003, and the NCTD CIP was approved by the North San Diego County Transit 2. Approve the transfer of $1.75 million Development Board (NSDCTDB) on May 15, ($1.4 million Federal 5307 funds and 2003. However, beginning in FY 2006 the CIP $350,000 SDTC Capital Replacement and the project selection process will be funds) from the Imperial Avenue consolidated for the entire San Diego region. Division (IAD) Land Purchase project to the San Ysidro Intermodal MTS and NCTD undertook very similar project Transportation Center project selection processes based on established criteria and involving the active participation 3. Approve the transfer of $780,000 in of sponsoring agencies and/or departments. Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality The draft CIP project listings are attached (CMAQ) funds remaining from (Attachments 1 and 5) for the Board’s review previous bus purchases to the KMD in anticipation of approving the final CNG Fuel Station Upgrade project. programs and grant application submittals at the January 16, 2004 meeting.
Introduction Discussion
This item was approved by the SANDAG FTA Section 5307 and Section 5309 Funds Transportation Committee on January 16,
2004. These FTA formula programs are the primary
sources of funding for transit operational and The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and replacement capital projects in the region. the North County Transit District (NCTD) have The funds can be used generally to provide developed their Capital Improvement 80 percent of the cost of capital projects and Programs (CIP) for FY 2005. The CIPs will form the cost of preventive maintenance activities the basis for updating the Regional 2
(considered to be operating costs). The ratio Mod funds may be used for preventive increases to 83 percent for the “clean-fuel” maintenance costs as well as for rail capital. buses and vehicles meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Since Congress has yet to pass final versions of the FY 2004 transportation appropriations, The Section 5307 Urbanized Area formula we have conservatively estimated the formula program is a block grant program in which funds assuming virtually no increase in either each urbanized area over 50,000 in the Section 5307 Urbanized Area formula population receives financial assistance to funds or the Section 5309 Rail Modernization provide public transit. The formula for funds. This assumption is consistent with determining each metropolitan area’s share program funding levels in the transportation of funds is based on an urbanized area’s appropriations bill currently pending final population, population density, levels of approval. Traditionally, SANDAG has existing fixed guideway service, and levels of apportioned the formula funds between existing bus service and ridership. The MTDB and NCTD based on population, with Section 5307 program is designed to meet MTDB receiving approximately 70 percent, routine capital needs for urbanized areas such and NCTD receiving approximately 30 percent as San Diego County. Section 5307 formula of the Section 5307 funds after the off-the- funds may not be used for operating top funds are programmed for SANDAG assistance. However, the Transportation planning and the regional vanpool program. Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA 21) While this is the approach that has been expanded the definition of capital to include applied in recent years, SANDAG has not preventive maintenance thereby, in effect, adopted a formal policy for dividing the mitigating the lack of operating assistance federal capital funds for the region.
The Fixed Guideway Modernization program MTS FY 2005 CIP (also known as Rail Mod) is one of three categories of funding under the Section 5309 Our estimate for the MTS Section 5307 Capital Investment Program, which also program is $32,723,163. This would be includes the Bus Capital and Fixed Guideway matched with local funds of $8,180,791, New Starts programs. Unlike the Section 5309 which means that this program would Bus Capital and Fixed Guideway New Starts provide an estimated $40,903,954 to fund programs, the Rail Mod program is FY 2005 capital projects. apportioned by formula. The Bus Capital and Fixed Guideway New Starts programs are Having no long-standing historical basis or designed to assist in meeting extraordinary regional formula for apportioning Rail Mod capital needs and are awarded generally at funds, and there being no federal the discretion of Congress. Section 5309 Rail appropriations bill in place, our estimate of Mod funds are allocated to rail systems that $9,000,000 is based solely on last year’s have been in operation for at least seven apportionment. This would be matched with years. Eligible projects include the local funds of $2,250,000, which means that modernization of existing fixed guideway this program would provide an estimated systems, including rolling stock. Through $11,250,000 to fund FY 2005 capital projects. FY 2002, MTDB had been the sole recipient of Rail Mod funds for San Diego County. In The total of these two revenue sources is February 2002, NCTD’s Coaster service approximately $52,154,000. An additional completed its seventh year of operations $1,750,000 is available from the IAD Land making NCTD an eligible recipient for these Purchase (explained below); a carryover of funds. Like the Section 5307 funds, the Rail $780,000 of CMAQ funds will be applied to the KMD CNG Fuel Station project. A total of
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$54,684,000 is available for FY 2005 projects deferral of some projects could have negative in the MTS area. impacts on system infrastructure in future years. Attachments 1 and 2 show the recommended MTS FY 2005 CIP and project descriptions The recommended MTS CIP is divided and respectively. This ranked list of projects is a subtotaled into three groupings: result of the capital programming process undertaken by the MTS Capital Projects 1. Capital Commitments: This category Review Committee (CPRC) and described in includes preventive maintenance, the Capital Projects Selection Process debt service for projects that were (Attachment 4). The CPRC is comprised of financed in previous fiscal years, and members representing each of the MTS projects the MTS Board has operators: Chula Vista Transit (CVT), MTS, committed previous funding for National City Transit (NCT), San Diego Transit earlier phases. Corporation (SDTC), and San Diego Trolley, Inc. (SDTI). Each CPRC member was 2. Planning Studies: These projects fund responsible for submitting the capital the day-to-day activities of the requests for their agency and the cities it planning staff like Service serves and to participate in the prioritization Planning/Monitoring, Transit/Land of those capital requests. The draft CIP was Use, Regional Short-Range Transit reviewed and approved by management of Planning, and have customarily been the MTS operators and by the Transit Services funded by Federal Section 5307 funds. Facility Advisory Committee (TSFAC), which consists of representatives of all MTS member 3. Capital Project Requests: These are cities and the County. The proposed MTS CIP, projects that compete for the balance shown in Attachment 1, reflects the review, of available funding after the Capital comment, and revision from these groups. Commitments and Planning Studies The CPRC review encompassed only the new have been taken into consideration. projects submitted for FY 2005 and did not apply to earmarked funds potentially The process includes, upon completion of the appropriated by Congress or passed through numerical scoring, a review of the rankings to the State Transportation Improvement ensure that operationally critical projects Program (STIP). were funded. This is why there may be some deviation in priority ranking among the The capital project requests submitted for projects in Attachment 1 from their numerical FY 2005 exceeded the funding estimate by scoring. Projects below the funding line are 23 percent. The capital project list in based on the total ranking score received and Attachment 1 represents the five-year, will be funded in the order presented if the unconstrained need for the MTS operators. actual funding exceeds the estimate. The proposed funded and unfunded project lists are in priority order. This would allow The table in Attachment 3 shows the impact the Board of Directors to reduce or add to the that the commitments made this year will Program of Projects (POP) to accommodate have on the availability of funding for new any differences in the federal funds currently capital projects for the following four years. estimated and the final appropriations Large multi-year and phased projects have numbers. The CPRC reviewed all the projects been assumed to be funded over a number of in the context of their impact on operations years in order to fund as many projects as and determined the unfunded projects would possible. However, the amount of future not impact our ability to provide service. commitment for these projects diminishes However, it is recognized that the continued through the end of the period. In addition,
SANDAG Board of Directors January 23, 2004 – Agenda Item # 10 (APPROVE) 4 the program assumes, at the MTS and 1. Additional work to relocate SANDAG Boards’ discretion, that we maximize underground utilities, and place the amount of formula funds for preventive underground utilities because they maintenance for the next five years. The were not mapped and could not be amount assumed is based on the current mapped during the design process. estimate of $29 million for SDTI and SDTC preventive maintenance costs. 2. Increased construction costs for delays incurred while redesign and Taking into account anticipated future relocation of utilities slowed or preventive maintenance, future multi-year stopped certain work activities. capital commitments, and annual planning studies, the balance remaining for future 3. Increased quantities for earth work in programming could be as low as 25 percent the track area. of the annual CIP total for the FY 2006 program. It should be noted, however, that 4. Increased right-of-way costs, which as the system matures, we will have more of are still in negotiations and have not these large projects, and we will need to been finalized. develop new funding sources for this purpose. Continuing to rely on formula funds 5. Increased cost for design and for these large projects at the expense of administration for a longer than operational-type capital replacements is not a expected construction period. good option. The MTS Board will be addressing bus and rail infrastructure needs The additional funding is needed prior to next spring. FY 2005 and before the federal funds could be made available. To address this problem The local match for these projects will come we are recommending transferring from the pooled transit finances for the MTS $1.75 million from the Imperial Avenue region. While it is likely that the actual funds Division (IAD) Land Purchase project rather used would be Transportation Development than funding it under the FY 2005 formula Act (TDA) funds, final decisions on the program. The money in the IAD Land matching source would be made during the Purchase was programmed for the purchase FY 2005 development process. of the Unocal site, but the current funding is not sufficient to purchase the property based Transfer of Existing Project Funding on the current market value. If the decision is made to go forward with the purchase, Prior to finalizing the recommendation, we funding would be secured through a future reviewed previously budgeted capital projects CIP process. While we still need to expand to identify certain projects that may have the IAD facility and would like to purchase been delayed or completed under budget to the Unocal property, the difficult decision was be sure that deserving new projects do not go made to defer the IAD project for more unfunded while prior-year capital pressing needs. The revised budget for the programming remained tied up and unused. SYITC is shown in Attachment 7. As a result of this review, we identified $1.75 million that could be used to complete The MTS CIP recommendation also includes construction of the San Ysidro Intermodal $800,000 for the Kearny Mesa Division (KMD) Transportation Center (SYITC). The total compressed natural gas (CNG) Fuel Station budget for this project would be increased to Upgrade project. We have identified a $25,743,900. The budget increase is due to balance of $780,000 in Congestion Mitigation the following factors: and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds from previous bus projects. We are recommending that
SANDAG Board of Directors January 23, 2004 – Agenda Item # 10 (APPROVE) 5 these funds be used for the KMD CNG Fuel operator’s and NCTD will develop one CIP Station Upgrade project because this project recommendation for the entire San Diego is eligible for funding under the CMAQ region. program. NCTD’s CIP assumes $54.6 million for NCTD FY 2005 CIP preventive maintenance for the next five years, which includes $1.25 million annually NCTD’s FY 2005 CIP (Attachment 5) totals for preventive maintenance related to the $30,619,837 which assumes approximately SPRINTER beginning in FY 2008. Capital $14.8 million in Section 5307 funds and projects related to the SPRINTER were treated $8.5 million in Section 5309 Rail Mod funds. as a priority in FY 2006 to support the The local match totaling $7.3 million will opening of the SPRINTER Rail Project. come from NCTD TDA and TransNet apportionments. The funding estimates for NCTD’s unfunded capital program consists of 5307 and 5309 funds include $0.9 million and several major capital projects on the horizon $2.3 million respectively in carryover funds. over the next five years including bus replacements, rail bridge and infrastructure This program was developed in a similar replacements and station/transit center manner as the MTS CIP. The same ranking projects. Like the MTS major capital projects criteria were used: safety, replacement value, of the future, the NCTD major project capital operating cost benefit, travel time savings, need far outstrips the projected availability of and customer benefit, but the scoring within federal formula funds. The table in each of the criteria was adapted to NCTD’s Attachment 6 provides a summary of the operations. In addition, NCTD employed an major components of NCTD’s CIP program for “Other” criteria that addressed the next five years. nonquantifiable concerns, such as board priorities and impact on ongoing projects, similar to those considered in the MTS post- numerical scoring review. GARY L. GALLEGOS Also, the NCTD CIP program is not in priority Executive Director order and will need to be reviewed if the Attachments funding received deviates from the estimate used as the basis for developing the Key Staff Contact: recommendation. For these reasons we have Kimberly York, (619) 557-4517; chosen not to consolidate the regional [email protected] program this year. Next year, the MTS
SANDAG Board of Directors January 23, 2004 – Agenda Item # 10 (APPROVE) Attachment 1 MTS OPERATORS FY 2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Previous FY 05 FY 05 FY 05 AGENCY Project Title Funding Process Funded Unfunded FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 Beyond FY09 Total Project CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
1 Preventive Maintenance 21,000.0 21,000.0 0.0 29,000.0 29,000.0 29,000.0 29,000.0 0.0 137,000.0 2 MMO 30118 MCS SVCC Capital Costs of Contracting (FY05-09) 0.0 260.0 260.0 0.0 260.0 260.0 260.0 260.0 0.0 1,300.0 3 MMO NEW MTS Comprehensive Operational Analysis (FY05-09) 0.0 145.0 145.0 0.0 145.0 145.0 145.0 120.0 0.0 700.0 4 MMO 10496 East County Bus Maintenance Facility 8,123.0 400.0 400.0 0.0 1,500.0 1,977.0 1,400.0 0.0 0.0 13,400.0
5 MTDB 11086 Maintenance Audit of Rail and Bus Facilities 200.0 75.0 75.0 0.0 150.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 425.0
6 ITS 10940 Regional Transit Management System - Phase I 9,823.0 3,884.0 3,884.0 0.0 3,884.0 3,883.0 2,100.0 0.0 0.0 23,574.0
7 MMO 10485 SBMF Expansion 6,630.0 400.0 400.0 0.0 1,500.0 1,900.0 1,400.0 0.0 0.0 11,830.0
8 MTDB 11405 LRV Shop Modifications (LRT-11405) 821.0 1,230.0 1,230.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2,051.0 9 Regional Miscellaneous Operations Capital 945.0 945.0 0.0 945.0 945.0 945.0 945.0 0.0 4,725.0
10 MTDB 11404 Tunnel Fleet Modification (LRT-11404) 1,900.0 2,490.0 2,490.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4,390.0 11 10497 Grossmont Station Pedestrian Enhancements 770.0 930.0 930.0 0.0 1,000.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2,700.0
TOTAL CAPITAL COMMITMENTS 28,267.0 31,759.0 31,759.0 0.0 38,384.0 38,110.0 35,250.0 30,325.0 0.0 202,095.0
PLANNING STUDIES
12 PLNG 3.2.22 SANDAG Transportation Studies 1,000.0 1,000.0 0.0 1,226.0 990.0 805.0 804.0 1,671.7 6,496.7 13 MMO varies MMO Transportation Studies 210.0 210.0 0.0 220.0 230.0 240.0 241.0 1,141.0 TOTAL PLANNING STUDIES 0.0 1,210.0 1,210.0 0.0 1,446.0 1,220.0 1,045.0 1,045.0 1,671.7 7,637.7
FY 2005 CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS
14 MTDB 10453 San Ysidro Intermodal Transportation Center 23,994.0 1,750.0 1,750.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 25,744.0 15 MTDB 11084 Station Resigning (MVE) 82.0 520.0 520.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 602.0
16 MTDB 10954 LF LRV Station Mod. Project - MVW & Santee 8,350.0 3,219.0 3,219.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 11,569.0
17 MTDB 11403 Train Location (MVE) 523.0 960.0 960.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,483.0
18 ITS 10498 Trolley Station Fiber Infrastructure 4,350.0 3,100.0 3,100.0 0.0 3,453.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10,903.6
19 CVT H Street Transit Center Pavement Rehab 0.0 175.0 175.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 175.0
20 NCT NCT Maintenance Shop Improvements 0.0 15.0 15.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 15.0 21 MMO NEW Regional Bus Stop Signs and Improvements 0.0 120.0 120.0 0.0 200.0 205.0 210.0 220.0 0.0 955.0
KYO-C-TRANSIT1.xlsSANDAG 6 01/16/2004 Attachment 1 MTS OPERATORS FY 2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Previous FY 05 FY 05 FY 05 AGENCY Project Title Funding Process Funded Unfunded FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 Beyond FY09 Total Project 22 MTS 10994 Organizational Desktop Replacement 600.0 250.0 0.0 460.0 460.0 460.0 460.0 460.0 3,150.0
250.0 23 MTS 10981 Organizational Server Replacement / Upgrades 75.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 350.0 0.0 350.0 0.0 775.0 24 MTS Transit Watch Security System 50.0 0.0 0.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 300.0 25 SDTC 10972 KMD CNG Fuel Station Upgrade 2,420.0 800.0 800.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3,220.0
26 SDTI 11413 Catenary Improvement - Phase II 372.0 895.0 895.0 0.0 960.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2,227.0 27 CVT CVT Shop Fork Lift 0.0 34.5 34.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 34.5 28 MMO NEW SBMF Equipment 0.0 120.0 120.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 0.0 520.0 29 MTDB Multimodal Building Seismic Retrofit or Demolition 0.0 100.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0
30 SDTC BUS SDTC 60' Bus Replacement (35 Artics) 0.0 75.0 75.0 0.0 100.0 22,095.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 22,270.0 31 SDTI SDTI Overhaul Brake Kits 0.0 554.0 554.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 554.0 32 CVT CVT ADA Bus Stop Improvements 0.0 23.0 23.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 23.0 33 MMO BUS MCS ADA Small Vehicles (127) 0.0 4,000.0 4,000.0 0.0 4,000.0 2,000.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 10,000.0 34 SDTC IAD Radio Room Remodel 0.0 55.0 55.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 55.0 35 SDTI 10818 Rebuild U2 Camshaft, Phase ll (LRT-10818) 745.0 725.0 725.0 0.0 775.0 775.0 775.0 775.0 0.0 4,570.0 36 CVT CVT Bus Security Cameras (15 Buses) 0.0 184.0 184.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 184.0 37 MMO BUS MCS 30-35 foot CNG Low Floor Medium Size Buses (9) 0.0 25.0 25.0 0.0 3,000.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3,025.0 38 SDTC NEW SDTC Supervisor Cars (9) 0.0 115.0 115.0 0.0 172.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 287.5 39 SDTI LRV Tires 0.0 453.0 453.0 0.0 503.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 956.0 40 MMO BUS MCS Medium/Small Flex Route Buses (15) - 900 0.0 25.0 25.0 0.0 1,200.0 510.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,735.0 41 SDTC 11002 KMD Air Filter System, Paint Booth 570.0 450.0 450.0 0.0 70.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,090.0 42 SDTI 11087 SD100 Digital Voice System Replacement 300.0 300.0 300.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 600.0
44 SDTC SDTC Forklift Replacement 0.0 69.0 69.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 69.0 45 SDTI Broadway Wye Train Location 0.0 100.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0
46 MCS MVE Grantville and 70th Station Driver Restrooms 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 95.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 95.0 47 SDTC IAD Facility Improvements 0.0 50.0 50.0 0.0 250.0 1,100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,400.0
48 SDTI Substation Standardization Phase 2 0.0 402.0 402.0 0.0 750.0 750.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,902.0 49 MMO OTTC Bench Replacement and Shelter Rehabilitation 0.0 30.0 30.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 30.0 50 SDTC KMD Facility Improvements 0.0 25.0 25.0 0.0 100.0 300.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 425.0
51 SDTI Catenary Contact Wire Replacement 0.0 310.0 310.0 0.0 3,620.0 3,620.0 3,820.0 3,560.0 0.0 14,930.0 52 MMO NEW MCS Non-revenue Vehicles (2) 0.0 25.0 25.0 0.0 25.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50.0 53 SDTC IAD Steam Rack 0.0 335.0 335.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 335.0 54 SDTI SDTI Non Revenue Vehicles 82.0 325.0 325.0 0.0 320.0 320.0 320.0 320.0 320.0 2,007.0 55 SDTI 11042 LRV Body Rehabilitation 1,044.0 500.0 500.0 0.0 500.0 500.0 500.0 500.0 1,500.0 5,044.0 56 SDTC SDTC Brake Lathes Replacement 0.0 34.5 34.5 0.0 34.5 34.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 103.5 57 SDTI 10974 Replace Switches - State / Columbia 701.6 250.0 250.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 951.6 58 SDTI SDTI MOW Catenary Truck 0.0 90.0 90.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 90.0 59 SDTC 11057 IAD / KMD Parking Lot Resurface 150.0 750.0 127.0 623.0 0.0 250.0 250.0 250.0 0.0 1,650.0
KYO-C-TRANSIT1.xlsSANDAG 7 01/16/2004 Attachment 1 MTS OPERATORS FY 2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Previous FY 05 FY 05 FY 05 AGENCY Project Title Funding Process Funded Unfunded FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 Beyond FY09 Total Project 60 RGNL NEW Regional ADA Bus Stop Improvements 0.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 250.0 250.0 250.0 0.0 950.0 61 SDTI Switch Replacement 0.0 135.0 0.0 135.0 1,355.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,490.0 62 SDTI Revenue Processing Room Redesign / Expansion 0.0 135.0 0.0 135.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 135.0 63 SDTI 11005 SDTI Security / Safety Equipment 30.0 15.0 0.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 75.0 64 SDTI Blue Line Switch Replacement - Phase II 0.0 117.5 0.0 117.5 400.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 517.5 65 SDTC IAD/KMD Vacuum Replacement 0.0 508.2 0.0 508.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 508.2 66 MTDB LRT Shelter Grounding Program 0.0 80.0 0.0 80.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 580.0 67 SDTI 10831 Downtown Substation Protection 150.0 1,000.0 0.0 1,000.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,150.0 68 SDTI South Line Inverters 0.0 135.0 0.0 135.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 135.0 69 SDTC IAD Facility Trench Plate Improvements 0.0 65.0 0.0 65.0 175.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 240.0 70 PLNG 11402 Kearny Mesa Transit Center 75.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 1,120.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,295.0 71 MTDB 11085 Switch Indicator Modifications 70.0 802.0 0.0 802.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 872.0 72 ITS Transportation Operations Management Center 0.0 719.0 0.0 719.0 0.0 9,036.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9,755.0
73 MTDB LF LRV Station Mod. Project - O.T. & Bayside 0.0 4,186.0 0.0 4,186.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4,186.0
74 PLNG 11099 Transit First Now! Implementation 0.0 1,293.2 0.0 1,293.2 1,755.0 1,755.0 1,846.0 1,846.0 3,692.0 12,187.2 75 SDTC IAD/KMD Haz Mat Canopies 0.0 103.0 0.0 103.0 103.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 206.0
76 MTDB Signal Case/Equipment Replacement 0.0 212.3 0.0 212.3 792.0 792.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,796.3 77 MTDB Substation Isolation Switches - Phase II 0.0 181.5 0.0 181.5 840.0 996.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2,017.5 78 ITS 10995 Regional Scheduling System - Phase II 60.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 160.0 79 ITS Voice Recognition Software Enhancement for IVR 0.0 500.0 0.0 500.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 500.0 80 PLNG Centre City Action Plan 0.0 180.0 0.0 180.0 180.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 81 MTDB 11054 Signal Plan Update 12.0 12.0 0.0 12.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 24.0 82 ITS Organizational Document Management System 0.0 200.0 0.0 200.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 200.0 83 ITS SDTI Safety Tracking Software 0.0 100.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 84 MTDB 10453 SYITC - Intercity Bus Facility Furniture 0.0 500.0 0.0 500.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 500.0 85 MTDB Orange Line Tree Replacement 0.0 15.0 0.0 15.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 15.0 86 PLNG Transit First Studies 0.0 240.0 0.0 240.0 504.0 528.0 552.0 576.0 0.0 2,400.0 87 SDTC SDTC Relief Cars (20) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 172.5 172.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 345.0 88 SDTI 10696 CCTV Equipment Upgrade 1,643.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 690.0 690.0 690.0 690.0 690.0 5,093.0 43 MMO BUS MCS Medium/Small Flex Route Buses (7) - 800 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 25.0 775.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 800.0 89 SDTI 10897 Yard Switch Electrification, Phase ll (LRT-10897) 857.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 170.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,027.5 90 SDTI LRV Coupler Disconnects, Phase lll 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 106.0 360.0 360.0 0.0 0.0 826.0 91 SDTI 11400 Rehab Traction Motors - Phase II (LRT-11400) 3,660.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,578.7 1,578.7 1,578.7 0.0 0.0 8,396.1 92 SDTI Event Recorders - Phase I 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 265.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 265.0 93 SDTI Orange Line TWC Activated Crossovers 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 58.5 637.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 695.5 94 SDTI Interlock and TWC Activate Switches 73 & 75 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 135.0 500.0 500.0 0.0 0.0 1,135.0 95 SDTI Blue Line Crossover - Phase II 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 200.0 1,000.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,200.0 96 SDTI C Street Track and Paving Improvements 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 500.0 500.0 500.0 500.0 500.0 2,500.0 97 SDTI Grade Crossing Improvements 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 700.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 700.0 98 SDTI Rail Grinding 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 300.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 300.0 99 SDTI Station Trackway Paving 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 700.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 700.0 100 SDTI Permanent Ticket Booth at Gaslamp Station 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 135.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 135.0 101 SDTI Old Town Permanent Ticket Booth 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 135.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 135.0 102 SDTI South Line Tie and Rail Replacement (10 miles) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,350.0 8,000.0 8,000.0 0.0 0.0 17,350.0 103 MTDB Catenary Improvement - Phase III 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 140.0 645.0 645.0 0.0 0.0 1,430.0 104 MTDB Dynamic Signal Crossing Activation 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 260.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 260.0
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Previous FY 05 FY 05 FY 05 AGENCY Project Title Funding Process Funded Unfunded FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 Beyond FY09 Total Project 105 MTDB 10960 Visual Message Signs - Phase II (10960) 1,380.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 519.0 1,446.0 1,446.0 0.0 0.0 4,791.0 106 MTDB Railroad Signaling System Upgrades 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 725.0 3,808.0 3,807.0 0.0 0.0 8,340.0 107 MTDB LFV Procurement 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 27,370.0 27,370.0 27,370.0 50,000.0 132,210.0 108 MTDB LRT Station Paving Repairs 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50.0 250.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 300.0 109 MTDB 10832 Configuration Management - Phase II 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 100.0 65.0 0.0 0.0 365.0 110 MTDB Orange Line Record of Survey - Phase II 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 115.0 55.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 170.0 111 MTDB El Cajon Station Improvements 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 112 MTDB 10740 Station Shelter Replacement Project (Civic Center) 537.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 85.0 376.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 998.0 113 MTDB ADA Station Improvements 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 114 MTDB 11022 IAD Building Shakeup Room 150.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 550.0 310.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,010.0 115 MTDB Inter City Bus Facility 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 300.0 1,800.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2,100.0 116 MTDB 10736 Fifth Ave Station Improvements 3.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 86.0 395.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 484.0 117 MTDB 11402 Kearny Mesa Transit Center 150.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,350.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,500.0 118 MTDB 10955 Anita Street Grade Crossing 50.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 90.0 435.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 575.0 119 MTDB 10842 Fenton Station Parking Lot (Construction) 1,005.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2,295.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3,300.0 120 MTDB 10843 Fenton Parkway Grade Crossing 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 470.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 570.0 121 MTDB San Ysidro Fence Replacement 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 160.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 160.0 122 MTDB Large Station Shelter Rehabilitation 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 155.0 825.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 980.0 123 MTDB Blue Line Curve Straightening 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,625.0 815.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2,440.0 124 MTDB Qualcomm Station Elevator 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 150.0 900.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,050.0 125 MTDB LRT Station Enhancements (East Line) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 250.0 1,450.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,700.0 126 MTDB Station Enhancements (South Line) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 250.0 1,450.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,700.0 127 MTDB Retaining Wall Rehabilitation 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 200.0 1,300.0 600.0 0.0 0.0 2,100.0 128 MTDB Drainage Study - Beyer Blvd 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 180.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 180.0 129 MTDB Coaster Extension to the Border 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,200.0 1,200.0 1,200.0 0.0 0.0 3,600.0 130 MMO BUS MCS 35/40 foot CNG Low Floor Heavy Duty Buses (21) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 25.0 25.0 7,950.0 0.0 0.0 8,000.0 131 MMO NEW Trolley Station Signs 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 30.0 30.0 30.0 30.0 0.0 120.0 132 MMO BUS MCS 40 foot CNG Low Floor Buses (73) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50.0 50.0 27,900.0 0.0 0.0 28,000.0 133 MMO 10495 Spring Valley Transit Center 200.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 900.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,200.0
134 MMO BUS MCS Purchase 11 SVCC Vehicles 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,080.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,080.0 135 SDTC BUS SDTC 40' CNG Bus Replacement (28) 1300/1400 Series 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 75.0 100.0 10,978.0 0.0 0.0 11,153.0 136 11457 Fare Technology 7,840.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4,463.0 3,308.0 0.0 15,611.0 137 MTDB Mira Mesa Transit Center 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 200.0 1,300.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,500.0 138 ITS 10940 Regional Transit Management System - Phase II 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,000.0 3,000.0 3,000.0 2,000.0 0.0 9,000.0
139 SDTI Commercial Street Switch Replacement and Removal 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 173.0 1,651.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,824.0 140 PLNG 11099 Transit First Now! Planning 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 135.0 330.0 380.0 380.0 380.0 1,605.0 141 MTDB 10782 Mainline Drainage - FY 04 744.0 0 0.0 0.0 200.0 600.0 600.0 0.0 0.0 2,144.0 142 MTDB 10956 San Ysidro Slope Repair 135.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,715.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,850.0 143 SDTI Overhaul SD-100 Traction Motors 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 745.0 745.0 745.0 0.0 0.0 2,235.0 144 SDTI South Line Tie and Rail Replacement (10 miles) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3,000.0 8,000.0 8,000.0 0.0 19,000.0 145 MTDB Strain Insulator Replacement 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 90.0 900.0 0.0 0.0 990.0 146 MTDB Catenary Improvement - Phase IV 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 314.0 1,590.0 1,590.0 0.0 3,494.0 147 MTDB Signal Case/ Equipment Replacement - Phase II 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 212.3 792.0 792.0 0.0 1,796.3 148 MTDB U2 Refurbishment 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13,285.0 29,700.0 26,000.0 19,500.0 88,485.0 149 MTDB LF LRV Station Mod Project - 25th & Comm. To La Mesa Blvd. 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 495.0 2,840.0 2,965.0 0.0 6,300.0 150 MMO BUS MCS 30-35 foot CNG Low Floor Medium Size Buses (7) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 25.0 2,475.0 0.0 0.0 2,500.0
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Previous FY 05 FY 05 FY 05 AGENCY Project Title Funding Process Funded Unfunded FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 Beyond FY09 Total Project 151 NCT NEW NCT Supervisor Vehicle 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 36.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 36.0 152 MMO BUS MCS ADA Small Vehicles (14) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 450.0 800.0 0.0 0.0 1,250.0 153 MMO BUS CVT Purchase 3 40' CNG Buses 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 15.0 1,155.0 0.0 0.0 1,170.0 154 MTDB Grade Crossing and Railway Signaling Equipment Replacement 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 115.0 870.0 0.0 985.0 155 MTDB Old Town Transit Center (OTTC) Parking Facility 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,000.0 10,200.0 0.0 11,200.0 156 MTDB LF LRV 12th Ave. & C Street Corridor Improv. Project 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 198.0 1,980.0 23,400.0 25,578.0 157 MTDB LF LRV Station Mod. Project - South Line 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 796.0 4,647.0 4,657.0 10,100.0 158 MTDB Moss, Naples, and Anita St Grade Crossing Widening 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 115.0 870.0 0.0 985.0 Fare Technology PH II - Fare Boxes: Suburban Operators 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1,500.0 2,500.0 4,000.0
TOTAL FY 2005 CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS 34,072.7 21,715.0 12,357.7 56,814.3 135,996.0 158,053.7 99,741.0 107,749.0 655,786.8
TOTAL FY 05 CIP REQUESTS 67,041.7 54,684.0 12,357.7 96,644.3 175,326.0 194,348.7 131,111.0 109,420.7 865,519.5 (INCLUDES COMMITTED, BOARD PRIORITY, AND FY 05 CPR's) ESTIMATED FUNDING AVAILABLE 54,684.0 54,684.0 0.0 53,719.0 55,330.0 56,990.0 58,700.0 0.0 334,107.0 LESS: CAPITAL COMMITMENTS (31,759.0) (31,759.0) 0.0 (38,384.0) (38,110.0) (35,250.0) (30,325.0) 0.0 (205,587.0) LESS: PLANNING STUDIES (1,210.0) (1,210.0) 0.0 (1,446.0) (1,220.0) (1,045.0) (1,045.0) (1,671.7) (7,637.7) LESS: FY 2005 CAPITAL PROJECT REQUESTS (34,072.7) (21,715.0) (12,357.7) (56,814.3) (135,996.0) (158,053.7) (99,741.0) (107,749.0) (626,499.4) BALANCE (12,357.7) 0.0 (12,357.7) (42,925.3) (119,996.0) (137,358.7) (72,411.0) (109,420.7) (506,827.1) PERCENT OF TOTAL FUNDING : CAPITAL COMMITMENTS 58.1% 58.1% 0.0% 71.5% 68.9% 61.9% 51.7% 0.0% 60.5% PERCENT OF TOTAL FUNDING : PLANNING STUDIES 2.2% 2.2% 0.0% 2.7% 2.2% 1.8% 1.8% 0.0% 2.3%
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FY 05 Project Title Funded
1 Preventive Maintenance $21,000.0 Preventive maintenance will be applied to the FY 04 operating budget
2 30118 MCS SVCC Capital Costs of Contracting (FY05-09) $260.0 This project provides for operating assistance to the Sorrento Valley Coaster Connection
3 MTS Comprehensive Operational Analysis (FY05-09) $145.0 This project provides for the examination of MCS, SDTC, and SDTI routes and services to look for opportunities for better efficiencies of routes including looking at unproductive trips, poor scheduling practices, levels of service, frequency by time of day, and runcutting.
4 10496 East County Bus Maintenance Facility $400.0 This project provides for an operations and maintenance facility for 100 – 150 vehicles used by MTS bus contractors to provide service in East County and Paratransit in the MTS region.
5 11086 Maintenance Audit of Rail and Bus Facilities $75.0 This project provides for the triennial independent audit to ensure that MTS’s facilities, capital equipment, and infrastructure are in good condition. This audit will conduct physical field inspections of all facilities, vehicles, equipment, and records.
6 10940 Regional Transit Management System - Phase I $3,884.0 This project provides funding for the design and implementation of a new intelligent transportation system to replace SDTC’s failing Radio/CAD system. The new system will offer significant operational improvements through design of smart buses, increased integration, and enhanced reporting.
7 10485 SBMF Expansion $400.0 This project is an expansion of the existing MTS South Bay Maintenance Facility located at 3650A Main Street in Chula Vista. It will consist of purchasing 5 parcels to expand the site from four to nine acres permitting for up to 150 buses to be operated and serviced from this location.
8 11405 LRV Shop Modifications (LRT-11405) $1,230.0 This project provides for the modification of LRV maintenance facilities to accommodate a low floor LRV. Improvements would include the installation of new overhead walkways, in-floor jacks, and column cranes.
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FY 05 Project Title Funded 9 Regional Miscellaneous Operations Capital $945.0 This project provides for the purchase of miscellaneous equipment to supplement regional operations, including equipment and materials needed to continue maintaining working space, vehicles, and facilities in a proactive manner.
10 11404 Tunnel Fleet Modification (LRT-11404) $2,490.0 This project provides for the modification of SD100 vehicles to comply with NFPA 130 requirements and modify U2 vehicles to operate against an eight-inch platform.
11 10497 Grossmont Station Pedestrian Enhancements $930.0 This project provides for the enhancement of the Grossmont Trolley Station and integrate access to the station with the proposed TOD on the site and with the adjacent medical and retail activity node.
12 SANDAG Transportation Studies $1,000.0 This project provides for the ongoing planning activities of the SANDAG planning group.
13 MMO Transportation Studies $210.0 This project provides for the ongoing planning activities of the MTS Multimodal group.
14 10453 San Ysidro Intermodal Transportation Center $1,750.0 This project provides for rebuilding the San Ysidro trolley station to create a trolley plaza with three platforms, new shelters, paving, and landscaping. The project also re-routes traffic to eliminate pedestrian conflicts and consolidates the bus and jitney operations.
15 11084 Station Resigning (MVE) $520.0 This project provides for the resigning of trolley stations to reflect the Mission Valley East project and the new operating plan.
16 10954 LF LRV Station Mod. Project - MVW & Santee $3,219.0 This project provides for the design and construction of 8" high platforms at the Green Line Stations that are currently 6" high from Old Town to Santee, make track and systems modifications at Old Town and Weld Street Stations to accommodate the new operating plan, and prepare a construction contract to construct 8" platforms from Washington Street to Gaslamp Stations.
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FY 05 Project Title Funded 17 11403 Train Location (MVE) $960.0 This project provides for train location on the Green Line from the Mission San Diego to Santee stations. We already have train location operating between the County Center and Mission San Diego stations.
18 10498 Trolley Station Fiber Infrastructure $3,100.0 This project provides for the design and implementation of an ATM fiber network connecting all trolley stations to the future Central Control Facility. The Fiber Optics Communication project will include the installation of fiber optic cable on catenary poles, except in station areas where the cable would be installed underground, and termination of the cable at each LRT station and the future Central Control Facility.
19 H Street Transit Center Pavement Rehab $175.0 This project provides for the complete rehab of the pavement on the bus side of the H Street transit center, including demolition and removal of existing AC, excavation, class 2 aggregate base, 9,200 square feet of PCC pavement, and replacement of all signing, striping, and wheelstops.
20 NCT Maintenance Shop Improvements $15.0 This project provides for two Enclosed Sheds- one for bus cleaning materials and a second shed for tires, tools for bus stops, and medium size equipment
21 Regional Bus Stop Signs and Improvements $120.0 This project provides for the ongoing installation of bus stop signs, poles, and related equipment
22 10994 Organizational Desktop Replacement This project provides for the annual replacement of MTDB, SDTI, and SDTC desktop computer systems, printers, and software. This project also funds the annual contract for computer training services.
23 10981 Organizational Server Replacement / Upgrades This project provides for the procurement and replacement of organization servers and $250.0 network storage systems.
24 Transit Watch Security System This project provides for ongoing modification and enhancement of the organization's security reporting system.
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FY 05 Project Title Funded 25 10972 KMD CNG Fuel Station Upgrade $800.0 This project provides for expanding the existing compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station at SDTC Kearny Mesa Division by adding compressors to increase the fueling capacity from 75 buses to 150 buses. Additionally, fueling dispensers will be relocated to improve efficiency of the fueling and reduce fueling time.
26 11413 Catenary Improvement - Phase II $895.0 This project provides for the replacement of worn out contact wire, remove abandoned catenary crossover contact wires, replace corroded cabling in catenary support assemblies, and make changes to interlocking 10's catenary.
27 CVT Shop Fork Lift $34.5 This project provides for the purchase a 4,000lb capacity, 3-stage mast, electric forklift for the CVT transit shop areas.
28 SBMF Equipment $120.0 This project provides for the purchase of equipment to supplement maintenance operations at the South Bay Maintenance Facility (SBMF).
29 Multimodal Building Seismic Retrofit or Demolition $100.0 This project provides for the final design and construction of seismic improvements to the Mulitmodal building or for building demolition.
30 SDTC 60' Bus Replacement (35 Artics) $75.0 This project provides for the purchase 35 new, low floor articulated buses for SDTC.
31 SDTI Overhaul Brake Kits $554.0 This project provides for the purchase of brake kits to overhaul brakes on SD-100s.
32 CVT ADA Bus Stop Improvements $23.0 This project Provides for federally required ADA improvements at several bus stops throughout the City of CV. These small projects will include concrete landing pads, small retaining walls, and other passenger access improvements to bring the system up to full ADA compliance.
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FY 05 Project Title Funded 33 MCS ADA Small Vehicles (127) $4,000.0 This project provides for the purchase of new ADA Paratransit vehicles for the MTS Access and CTS Paratransit service.
34 IAD Radio Room Remodel $55.0 This project provides for the radio room re-model to support the new CAD/AVL system installation.
35 10818 Rebuild U2 Camshaft, Phase ll (LRT-10818) $725.0 This project provides for rebuilding the camshaft assemblies. The camshaft controls the current going to the motor and, hence, the acceleration and breaking of the LRV.
36 CVT Bus Security Cameras (15 Buses) $184.0 This project provides for the purchase a full coverage digital interior bus security camera system for each of 31 buses. The system will have both digital image, voice capabilities, adequate storage, and will include base equipment to store and review data for both security and customer service issues.
37 MCS 30-35 foot CNG Low Floor Medium Size Buses (9) $25.0 This project will provide for the purchase of 9 new, 30-35 foot, mid-size low-floor CNG buses for MTS Contract Services to replace two 1995 mid-size CNG Coronado shuttles and 7 mid-size diesel Airport Flyers.
38 SDTC Supervisor Cars (9) $115.0 This project will provide for the purchase of field supervisor vehicles to replace vehicles that currently have a mileage of 107,00 to 142,000.
39 LRV Tires $453.0 This project will provide for the purchase of 456 tires to replace old worn tires. Approximately changing tires on one-third of the LRV Fleet.
40 MCS Medium/Small Flex Route Buses (15) - 900 $25.0 This project will provide for the purchase of 15 new DART/FLEX vehicles for MTS Contract services to replace 13 2000 year and two 2001 year small and midsize vehicles.
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FY 05 Project Title Funded 41 11002 KMD Air Filter System, Paint Booth $450.0 This project will provide for removal of the drop table in the paint booth at the Kearny Mesa division bus maintenance facility and replace it with a portable scaffolding system.
42 11087 SD100 Digital Voice System Replacement $300.0 This project will replace the existing voice announcement system on 26 of the SD100 LRV fleet in preparation for the opening of Mission Valley East.
43 SDTC Forklift Replacement $69.0 This project will provide for the purchase of a replacement forklift for IAD. IAD currently has a 20-year-old forklift that is prone to breakdown. It's a critical piece of equipment that is used for several operations 24-hours a day.
44 Broadway Wye Train Location $100.0 This project will incorporate Train Location for Broadway Wye, including all approach circuits, and the track segment between the Broadway Wye and ABS limits at Cedar Street grade crossing into the existing MVW train location program.
45 MVE Grantville and 70th Station Driver Restrooms $0.0 This project provides for the completion of restrooms for drivers at two stations that will have route terminals on MVE new stations - Grantville and 70th Street.
46 IAD Facility Improvements $50.0 This project will provide for (1) Floor tile for the first floor of the RAM building (2) Upgrade the A/C in the RAM building (3) Refurbish the floors in the Maintenance shops (RAM building and old shop) (4) Remodel of office space for Purchasing and HR. The designated space for the Human Resources and Purchasing offices is 25' x 23'. ( 5) Simulator room and three work stations for field supervisors in the south end of old maintenance shop. The designated space for the bus simulator and three work stations for field supervisors measures 60' x 30'. (6) Replacement of antiquated office equipment for Foremen. (7) Refurbishment of Bus Washer.
47 Substation Standardization Phase 2 $402.0 This Project will provide for replacing ageing contactor operated switch gear with Brekers and modernize other circuit components.
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FY 05 Project Title Funded 48 OTTC Bench Replacement and Shelter Rehabilitation $30.0 This project will replace the wooden benches with a more durable and easier to maintain bench.
49 KMD Facility Improvements $25.0 KMD facility improvements will include tile for the storeroom second floor, repairs to several roof leaks in the storeroom and shop, repair the cracking of the concrete by the body shop, refurbishing of the bus washer, foremen office structure, floor sealer for the shop, and modular furniture.
50 Catenary Contact Wire Replacement $310.0 This project provides for the replacement of the contact wire from 12th and Imperial to San Ysidro.
51 MCS Non-revenue Vehicles (2) $25.0 This project provides for the replacement of two cars used by MTS Contract Services staff for service monitoring and various operation support functions.
52 IAD Steam Rack $335.0 This project provides for the purchase a steam rack for IAD.
53 SDTI Non Revenue Vehicles $325.0 This project provides for the purchase of non-revenue vehicles to replace vehicles with mileage exceeding 100,000 miles.
54 11042 LRV Body Rehabilitation $500.0 This project provides for the rehabilitation and repaint the trolley car body surfaces. This will be ongoing maintenance work until the entire fleet has been repainted.
55 SDTC Brake Lathes Replacement $34.5 This project provides for the purchase of three new brake lathes for both divisions in future years. One brake lathe at IAD is needed now to replace a unit that is outdated, and projections for two more are estimated in FY 06 and FY 07.
56 10974 Replace Switches - State / Columbia $250.0 This project provides for the replacement of tongue and mate switches in city streets with open point area switch with asphalt frame and switch machine.
KYO-C-TRANSIT2.xlsSANDAG 17 01/16/2004 Attachment 2 MTS OPERATORS FY 2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS ($'000'S)
FY 05 Project Title Funded 57 SDTI MOW Catenary Truck $90.0 This project provides for the purchase of non-revenue vehicles to replace vehicles with mileage in excess of 100,00 miles and two hyrail bucket trucks over 100,000 miles.
58 11057 IAD / KMD Parking Lot Resurface $127.0 This project provides for surface improvements and structural enhancements to the KMD and IAD Parking Lot.
KYO-C-TRANSIT2.xlsSANDAG 18 01/16/2004 Attachment 3
SUMMARY MTS FY 05 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM in ($'000's)
PROPOSED PROJECTED FY 05 FY 06 FY 07 FY 08 FY 09
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE $21,000 $29,000 $29,000 $29,000 $29,000
MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL COMMITMENTS $10,759 $9,384 $9,110 $6,250 $1,325
MTS PLANNING STUDIES $1,210 $1,446 $1,220 $1,045 $1,045
TOTAL PRIORITY NEEDS (A) $32,969 $39,830 $39,330 $36,295 $31,370
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECT NEEDS (B) $21,715 $13,889 $16,000 $20,695 $27,330
TOTAL PROGRAM NEEDS (A + B) $67,042 $96,644 $175,326 $194,349 $131,111
TOTAL ESTIMATED FUNDING AVAILABLE $54,684 $53,719 $55,330 $56,990 $58,700
ANNUAL SURPLUS (DEFICIT) ($12,358) ($42,925) ($119,996) ($137,359) ($72,411)
19 Attachment 4
FY 2005 CAPITAL PROJECTS SELECTION PROCESS
1. The MTDB/SANDAG Budget Manager will initiate the capital projects development cycle with a Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) kickoff meeting that will include each agency’s designated Capital Projects Coordinator (CPC). At the meeting the MTDB/SANDAG Budget Manager will distribute the capital project development package to the CPCs. The package will also be distributed to general managers, presidents, and directors subsequent to the kickoff meeting. The Capital Project Development package will include the following items: • Capital Program Schedule • Federal Formula Fund Estimate for Fiscal Years 2005 – 2009 • Capital Project Selection Process • Flowchart of the Capital Project Selection Process • Capital Project Request Form • Instructions for Capital Project Request • Capital Project Ranking Criteria • MTS Operators FY 04 Capital Project Rankings
2. CPCs will initiate the First Cut of the capital project requests at the agency level. Each individual agency will establish its own process for the First Cut. This process should be carried forward to cover the next five fiscal years. The CPCs should ensure that the proposed capital projects selected to go on for further screening are those that best meet the criteria shown on the capital request form. The project descriptions and justifications must clearly show how the criteria are met.
3. The MTDB/SANDAG Budget Manager will then compile and generate a list of projects for each of the next five fiscal years.
• Upon completion of the First Cut, each CPC will forward a separate set of proposed capital projects for fiscal years 2005-2009, accompanied by completed copies of the Capital Project Request form, to the MTDB Budget Manager. The MTDB/SANDAG Budget Manager will compile a single, comprehensive list of proposed capital projects for all agencies.
• The list will be forwarded to the SANDAG Director of Finance to verify that all proposed projects qualify as capital projects. The SANDAG Director of Finance may request copies of specific capital project forms as needed to complete the review. The SANDAG Director of Finance will notify the MTDB/SANDAG Budget Manager if any proposed projects are noncapital items. The CPC will be notified and will be responsible to inform the originator of the request that the item is noncapital and will not be considered for funding under this process.
20 • The MTDB/SANDAG Budget Manager will delete noncapital projects from the list of capital requests and forward copies of the edited list of qualifying proposed capital projects, along with copies of the Capital Project Request/Evaluation forms, to the Capital Projects Review Committee (CPRC). The CPRC will consist of representatives from each operating agency and MTDB Engineering, MTDB Multimodal Operations, SANDAG Planning, and SANDAG Finance. Representatives from SANDAG programming and NCTD will attend the FY 05 CPRC meetings in a nonvoting capacity.
4. The CPRC will make the Second Cut.
• Evaluate each capital project request individually, according to how it meets the established criteria. Each capital project request is given a numerical rating for each of the five ranking criteria. The projects will be ranked according to total points received. The ranked project list is then reviewed for consensus before it is finalized.
• The CPRC will establish a tentative list of the highest-ranked projects with a combined cost totaling 100 percent of the capital-funding estimate. The CPRC will establish tentative schedules for these highest-ranked projects. If it is determined that a higher-ranked project could not be started during the fiscal year, then the CPRC will substitute a capital project which falls below the 100 percent funding line.
• The MTDB/SANDAG Budget Manager will prepare the list of proposed capital projects above and below the 100 percent funding level. This list will be transmitted to the CPCs in each agency along with individual capital evaluation forms showing the total points received and relative ranking for all projects.
• The MTDB/SANDAG Budget Manager will send out a list of ranked, proposed capital projects for the next five fiscal years, with all supporting documentation, to the general managers, presidents, and directors with an updated estimate of the total capital funding available. The MTDB Financial Planning and Programming Administrator will provide the final funding resources.
5. The general managers, vice presidents, and directors will attend the Final Cut meeting. The MTDB/SANDAG Budget Manager will give a presentation of the ranked, proposed capital project list and schedules. General managers, presidents, and directors will evaluate the proposed capital project list and make revisions and/or request further project information from the CPRC. After the final cut session(s), the MTDB/SANDAG Budget Manager will distribute the finalized list of funded and unfunded proposed capital projects to the general managers, presidents, directors, and CPCs. It will be the responsibility of the
21 CPC within each agency to ensure that all capital request originators are informed of the final results.
6. The MTDB/SANDAG Budget Manager will forward the funded capital list to the SANDAG Financial Planning and Programming Administrator, who will then undertake the grant application process as follows:
• Public Comment on the Proposed Program of Projects (POP)
• SANDAG Transportation Committee approval of the POP
• Amendment of the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP)
• Application submittal and monitoring through the approval process
• Provide CPCs with federal capital grant number as soon as it is available
• Inform CPCs when the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) approves capital grant project
7. Upon SANDAG Transportation Committee approval of the POP, the SANDAG Director of Finance will incorporate the funded capital projects/equipment into the next fiscal year budget development process.
22 Attachment 5
NCTD FY 2005 CIP
Ref No. Project Title FY 05 Process FY 05 Funded FY 05 Unfunded FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 Beyond FY09 Total Project
1 FTA Planning 125,000 125,000 0 187,500 187,500 187,500 187,500 875,000 2 FTA Preventative Maint-Fixed Route 6,000,000 6,000,000 0 6,875,000 9,375,000 9,500,000 9,500,000 41,250,000 3 FTA Preventative Maint-Coaster 2,125,000 2,125,000 0 2,125,000 2,125,000 2,250,000 2,250,000 10,875,000 4 FTA Preventative Maint-Sprinter 0 000 0 1,250,000 1,250,000 2,500,000 4 FTA Associated Capital Maintenance 375,000 375,000 0 375,000 375,000 375,000 375,000 1,875,000 5 FTA ADA Paratransit 2,315,000 2,315,000 0 2,433,000 2,560,000 2,695,000 2,829,800 12,832,800
MODE: 1 - FIXED ROUTE - BUS Asset Class 104 - REVENUE VEHICLES 6 7 C8.3d Cummins Bus Engine 37,007 37,00700000 037,007 8 Driver Seats 28,680 28,680 0 71,320 51,000 52,000 53,000 0 256,000 9 Bike Racks For Buses 13,878 13,878 0 0 000 013,878 10 Emission Reduction Equipment 37,007 37,007 0 57,455 70,670 80,625 0 245,757 11 15 Buses - Alternative Fuel 5,644,691 5,644,691 0 0 6,000,000 6,080,000 6,230,000 0 23,954,691
Asset Class 223 - SERVICE VEHICLES 000 000 0 0 12 Pickup Trucks - 3/4 Ton 49,343 49,343 0 0 000 049,343 13 Sedans 202,304 202,304 0 160,874 176,000 00 0539,178 14 Trucks 106,210 106,210 0 153,213 99,975 68,000 0 0 427,398
Asset Class 337 - BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 000000 0 0 15 East Division Maintenance Facility 3,253,162 3,253,162 0 0000 0 3,253,162
Asset Class 338 - BUILDING AND STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT 000000 0 0 16 Bus Plus: Upgrading Existing Shelters 207,454 207,454 0 0000 0 207,454 17 Rehab Fire Alarm Systems 61,678 61,678 0 0000 0 61,678 18 Replace Roof Structures 91,800 91,800 0 0 273,947 0 0 0 365,747 19 Security Systems Upgrade - CCTV Monitoring 30,839 30,839 0 31,919 0 0 0 0 62,758 20 Service Islands Exhaust Fans - West (TBD-207) 12,000 12,000 0 0000 0 12,000
Asset Class 434 - OPERATING YARD EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 21 Chassijet - Chassis Cleaning Equipment 120,000 120,000 0 0000 0 120,000
Asset Class 435 - SHOP & GARAGE EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 22 Engine Service Kit 6,384 6,384 0 0000 0 6,384 23 Hydraulic floor Jacks 8,635 8,635 0 0000 0 8,635 24 Misc. Shop Tools 24,671 24,671 0 17,816 21,500 19,834 25,000 0 108,821 25 Maintenance Shop and Garage Equipment 35,000 35,000 0 66,300 51,000 0 53,000 0 205,300 26 Bus Vacuum Bellows Rehab 20,000 20,000 0 0000 0 20,000 27 Lighting Towers With Tow Hitches (TBD 224) 16,000 16,000 0 0000 0 16,000
28 Asset Class 440 - DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 29 PC Software Upgrades 77,714 77,714 0 84,267 0 0 50,000 0 211,981 30 Printers, Scanners, Other Devices 24,671 24,671 0 25,536 0 0 0 0 50,207 31 Replace and Add Personal Computers 138,776 138,776 0 175,556 50,000 50,000 100,000 0 514,332
Asset Class 500 - OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 32 Warehouse Bins - Warehouse Space Improvements 6,168 6,168 0 0000 0 6,168
KYO-C-TRANSIT5.xlsNCTD 23 01/16/2004 Attachment 5
NCTD FY 2005 CIP
Ref No. Project Title FY 05 Process FY 05 Funded FY 05 Unfunded FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 Beyond FY09 Total Project
MODE: 2 - ADA SERVICES 0 000000 0 0 Asset Class 104 - REVENUE VEHICLES 0 000000 0 0 33 New ADA Vans 103,275 103,275 0 0 0 39,600 0 0 142,875
MODE: 4 - COASTER OPERATIONS 0 000000 0 0 Asset Class 104 - REVENUE VEHICLES 0 000000 0 0 34 Locomotive Heavy Overhaul 698,625 698,625 0 723,077 0 0 0 0 1,421,702
Asset Class 338 - BUILDING & STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT 0 000000 0 0 35 VPAS System 123,356 123,356 0 0000 0 123,356
Asset Class 434 - OPERATING YARD EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 36 Reverse Osmosis System For Train Washer 12,768 12,768 0 0000 0 12,768
MODE: 5 - COASTAL RAILROAD MOW 0 000000 0 0 Asset Class 223 - SERVICE VEHICLES 0 000000 0 0 37 mow Manager's Vehicle 33,278 33,278 0 0 0 0 230,000 0 263,278 38 Hy-Rail Pickup SDNR 57,455 57,455 0 0000 0 57,455
Asset Class 432 - RIGHT OF WAY 0 000000 0 0 39 Crosstie Renewal Program 445,388 445,388 0 535,988 535,988 550,000 550,000 0 2,617,364 40 Rail Replacement Reserve 237,540 237,540 0 245,860 254,460 246,000 200,000 0 1,183,860 41 Bridge and Infrastructure Replacement 5,564,000 5,564,000 0 3,426,000 3,405,000 4,630,000 4,600,000 0 21,625,000 42 Track Structure Rehabilitation 475,080 475,080 0 885,255 540,000 536,000 710,000 0 3,146,335
MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS - UNFUNDED NEEDS 43 Automated Fare Technology 1,675,000 1,675,000 0 50,000 0 0 0 0 1,725,000 44 Del Ma Bluffs Stabilization 18,000,000 0 18,000,000 0000 0 18,000,000 45 San Luis Rey Transit Center 3,002,000 0 3,002,000 0000 0 3,002,000 46 Sorrento to Miramar Curve Realignment and Second Main Track 13,500,000 0 13,500,000 0000 0 13,500,000 47 Solana Beach Parking Structure 7,000,000 0 7,000,000 0000 0 7,000,000 48 Oceanside Station Platform Widening 1,800,000 0 1,800,000 0000 0 1,800,000 49 Oceanside Transit Maintenance & Security Improvement 3,000,000 0 3,000,000 0000 0 3,000,000 50 NCTD Administration Field Office Relocation (MOW) 7,800,000 0 7,800,000 0000 0 7,800,000 51 Carlsbad Poinsettia Parking Project 2,000,000 0 2,000,000 0000 0 2,000,000 52 Santa Margarita River Bridger (#223.1) Replacement 28,500,000 0 28,500,000 0000 0 28,500,000 53 SDNR Culvert Repalcement Program 960,000 0 960,000 0 223,000 162,000 0 0 1,345,000
MODE: 1 - FIXED ROUTE - BUS Asset Class 223 - SERVICE VEHICLES
54 Emergency Mobile Command Vehicle Improvements (TBD 227) 35,000 0 35,000 0000 0 35,000
Asset Class 337 - BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 0 000000 0 0 55 East Division Maintenance Facility (See 1-05-10) 1,565,969 0 1,565,969 0000 0 1,565,969
Asset Class 338 - BUILDING AND STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT 0 000000 0 0 56 Electric Gates At Bus Maintenance Facilities - East Division (TBD 175,000 0 175,000 0000 0 175,000 57 Bus Plus 410,546 0 410,546 455,278 353,758 265,212 478,000 0 1,962,794
KYO-C-TRANSIT5.xlsNCTD 24 01/16/2004 Attachment 5
NCTD FY 2005 CIP
Ref No. Project Title FY 05 Process FY 05 Funded FY 05 Unfunded FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 Beyond FY09 Total Project 58 Explosion Proof Heaters (TBD 223) 44,442 0 44,442 0000 0 44,442
Asset Class 500 - OFFICE FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 59 Board Room Audio Visual Equipment 100,000 0 100,000 0000 0 100,000
MODE: 5 - COASTAL RAILROAD MOW 0 000000 0 0 Asset Class 431 - TRANSIT WAY EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 60 Installation of Ride Quality/Track Geometry Equipment 50,000 0 50,000 0000 0 50,000
FY 2006
MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS 61 San Dieguito River Bridge (#243) Replacement 0 0017,245,000 0 0 0 0 17,245,000 62 Bridge & Infrastructure Replacement Zprogram 0 0011,574,000 3,135,000 4,870,000 2,200,000 51,176,000 72,955,000
MODE: 1 - FIXED ROUTE - BUS Asset Class 104 - REVENUE VEHICLES 63 10 Transit Vans, 5 Transit Buses 0 002,998,406 0 0 0 0 2,998,406 64 Bus Engine 0 0038,303 0 0 0 0 38,303
Asset Class 338 - BUILDING AND STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT 0 000000 0 0 65 Video Surveillance System 0 0063,839 0 250,000 0 0 313,839 66 Bus Plus Program: Bench Replacement 0 00214,722 0 0 0 0 214,722 67 OTC Polycarbonate Roof Replacement (TBD 209) 0 00575,000 0 0 0 0 575,000 68 Miscellaneous Small Building Projects (TBD 229) 0 0050,000 51,000 52,000 53,000 0 206,000 69 Replace HVAC Units 0 0040,000 0 15,000 0 0 55,000
Asset Class 434 - OPERATING YARD EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 70 Transit Bus Wash Systems - West (TBD 212) 0 00575,000 275,000 0 0 0 850,000 71 Replacement fuel Dispensers (TBD 230) 0 0050,000 0 0 0 50,000
Asset Class 435 - SHOP & GARAGE EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 72 Portable Lifts 0 0038,303 0 0 0 0 38,303
Asset Class 438 - VEHICLE MOVEMENT CONTROL EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 73 Suppl - Radio System - San Onofre Microwave Tower 0 00250,000 0 0 0 0 250,000 74 Suppl - Radio System - Additional Radios For Buses 0 00126,768 0 0 0 0 126,768 75 Suppl - Radio System - ADA Announcement System 0 00594,113 0 0 0 0 594,113 76 Mobile Command Unit Upgrades (TBD 292) 0 00200,000 0 0 0 0 200,000
Asset Class 440 - DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 77 Miscellaneous Network Enhancements 0 00191,517 0 0 0 0 191,517 78 Application Consulting Services (14) 0 00250,000 0 0 0 0 250,000
Asset Class 500 - OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 79 Miscellaneous Furnishings And Fixtures 0 0020,000 20,400 20,800 21,200 0 82,400
MODE: 2 - ADA SERVICES 0 000000 0 0 Asset Class 104 - REVENUE VEHICLES 0 000000 0 0
KYO-C-TRANSIT5.xlsNCTD 25 01/16/2004 Attachment 5
NCTD FY 2005 CIP
Ref No. Project Title FY 05 Process FY 05 Funded FY 05 Unfunded FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 Beyond FY09 Total Project 80 ADA Paratransit Vehicles 0 0036,879 38,169 0 0 0 75,048
Asset Class 337 - BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 0 000000 0 0 81 ADA Transition Plan (TBD 228) 0 00400,000 0 0 0 0 400,000
MODE: 4 - COASTER OPERATIONS 0 000000 0 0 Asset Class 337 - BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 0 000000 0 0 82 Convention Center/Stadium Coaster Station Preliminary Design 0 00200,000 0 0 0 0 200,000
Asset Class 338 - BUILDING & STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT 0 000000 0 0 83 Supplement To VPAS System 0 00150,000 0 0 0 0 150,000 84 Information Display Panels For 8 Coaster Stations 0 0045,000 0 0 0 0 45,000 85 Old Town Station Minor Platform Extension 0 0055,000 0 0 0 0 55,000 86 Old Town Station Mini-Hi Relocation 0 00165,000 0 0 0 0 165,000 87 Stuart Mesa Paint Booth 0 0073,956 73,956 73,956 73,956 0 295,824
MODE: 5 - COASTAL RAILROAD MOW 0 000000 0 0 Asset Class 223 - SERVICE VEHICLES 0 000000 0 0 88 Replace Hi-Rail inspection Vehicle 0 0078,662 0 0 0 0 78,662
MODE: 6 - SPRINTER OPERATIONS 0 000000 0 0 Asset Class 223 - SERVICE VEHICLES 0 000000 0 0 89 Box Van/Trucks - 3 Total (TBD 191) 0 00120,000 0 0 0 0 120,000 90 3/4 Ton Truck - 6 Each (TBD 192) 0 00210,000 0 0 0 0 210,000 91 Sprinter Support Service Vehicles 0 00285,000 0 0 0 0 285,000
Asset Class 434 - OPERATING YARD EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 92 Wheel Truing Machine For Sprinter 0 001,500,000 0 0 0 0 1,500,000 93 Procure Hi-Rail Speed Swing 0 00225,000 0 0 0 0 225,000
Asset Class 435 - SHOP & GARAGE EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 94 Equipment Sprinter Facilities Shop (TBD 215) 0 0050,000 0 0 0 0 50,000 95 Maintenance Equipment - Sprinter Facilities (TBD 208) 0 0059,000 0 0 0 0 59,000
FY 2007 MODE: 1 - FIXED ROUTE - BUS 0 000000 0 0 Asset Class 104 - REVENUE VEHICLES 0 000000 0 0 96 Swing Transmission 0 000 25,000 0 0 0 25,000
Asset Class 223 - SERVICE VEHICLES 0 000000 0 0 97 Service Trucks 0 000 120,000 0 105,000 0 225,000
Asset Class 338 - BUILDING AND STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT 0 000000 0 0 98 Bus Plus Program: Upgrade Bus Stops 0 000 222,242 222,369 0 0 444,611 99 Security Surveillance & Communications Improvement 0 000 75,000 0 0 0 75,000
Asset Class 435 - SHIP & GARAGE EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 100 Pressure Washer Replacement 0 000 7,188 0 0 0 7,188
KYO-C-TRANSIT5.xlsNCTD 26 01/16/2004 Attachment 5
NCTD FY 2005 CIP
Ref No. Project Title FY 05 Process FY 05 Funded FY 05 Unfunded FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 Beyond FY09 Total Project Asset Class 440 - DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 101 Network Expansion & Support 0 000 100,000 0 0 0 100,000 102 Regional Application Support & Expansion 0 000 300,000 0 0 0 300,000 103 Server Replacements 0 000 75,000 0 0 0 75,000 104 E-Procurement (11) 0 000 400,000 0 0 0 400,000 105 E-HR (11) 0 000 400,000 0 0 0 400,000
MODE: 5 - COASTAL RAILROAD MOW 0 000000 0 0 Asset Class 223 - SERVICE VEHICLES 0 000000 0 0 102 Signalman's Pickup Truck 0 000 50,256 43,050 0 0 93,306
FY 2008
MODE: 1 - FIXED ROUTE - BUS 0 000000 0 0 Asset Class 435 - SHOP & GARAGE EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 103 Floor Jacks 0 000 0 3,306 0 0 3,306 104 Portable Hoists 0 000 0 39,668 0 0 39,668 105 Ride-On Sweeper Scrubber Machine 0 000 0 66,359 0 0 66,359 106 Storeroom Bins 0 000 0 6,611 0 0 6,611
Asset Class 440 - DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 107 Network Overhaul And Replacement 0 000 0 400,000 0 0 400,000 108 Regional Application Support And Expansion 0 000 0 150,000 0 0 150,000
MODE: 4 - COASTER OPERATIONS 0 000000 0 0 Asset Class 223 - SERVICE VEHICLES 0 000000 0 0 109 Rail Safety & Incident Response Vehicles 0 000 0 45,000 0 0 45,000
Asset Class 435 - SHOP & GARAGE EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 110 Maintenance Shop and Garage Equipment 0 000 0 53,000 0 0 53,000
MODE: 5 - COASTAL RAILROAD MOW 0 000000 0 0 Asset Class 223 - SERVICE VEHICLES 0 000000 0 0 111 Weld Truck 0 000 0 221,400 0 0 221,400 112 Stakebed Truck 0 000 0 43,050 0 0 43,050
FY 2009
MODE: 1 - FIXED ROUTE - BUS 0 000000 0 0 Asset Class 223 - SERVICE VEHICLES 0 000000 0 0 113 Sedan/Delivery Vans - 8 Total (TBD 193) 0 000 0 0 184,000 0 184,000 114 Delivery Truck (TBD 196) 0 000 0 0 35,000 0 35,000
Asset Class 338 - BUILDING AND STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT 0 000000 0 0 115 Security Surveillance System (1) (TBD 226) 0 000 0 0 250,000 0 250,000
Asset Class 440 - DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 119 Transit Applications Support 0 000 0 0 400,000 0 400,000
KYO-C-TRANSIT5.xlsNCTD 27 01/16/2004 Attachment 5
NCTD FY 2005 CIP
Ref No. Project Title FY 05 Process FY 05 Funded FY 05 Unfunded FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 Beyond FY09 Total Project
Asset Class 435 - SHOP & GARAGE EQUIPMENT 0 000000 0 0 120 Warehouse Bins (TBD 197) 0 000 0 0 8,000 0 8,000
TOTAL: 118,562,794 30,619,837 87,942,957 57,909,682 32,097,009 35,612,340 33,001,456 51,176,000 328,359,281
KYO-C-TRANSIT5.xlsNCTD 28 01/16/2004 Attachment 6
SUMMARY NCTD FY 05 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PROPOSED PROJECTED FY 05 FY 06 FY 07 FY 08 FY 09
PLANNING $125,000 $187,500 $187,500 $187,500 $187,500
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE $8,125,000 $9,000,000 $11,500,000 $13,000,000 $13,000,000
ASSOCIATED CAPITAL MAINTENANCE $375,000 $375,000 $375,000 $375,000 $375,000
ADA PARATRANSIT $2,315,000 $2,433,000 $2,560,000 $2,695,000 $2,829,800
TOTAL PRIORITY NEEDS (A) $10,940,000 $11,995,500 $14,622,500 $16,257,500 $16,392,300
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECT NEEDS (B) $107,622,794 $45,914,182 $17,474,509 $19,354,840 $16,609,156
TOTAL PROGRAM NEEDS (A + B) $118,562,794 $57,909,682 $32,097,009 $35,612,340 $33,001,456
TOTAL ESTIMATED FUNDING AVAILABLE $30,619,837 $29,040,682 $28,739,009 $30,580,340 $30,801,456
ANNUAL SURPLUS (DEFICIT) ($87,942,957) ($28,869,000) ($3,358,000) ($5,032,000) ($2,200,000)
28 Attachment 7
CIP 10453 San Ysidro Intermodal Transportation Center
Line Item Current Budget Revised Budget Change Administration $1,300,000 $1,400,000 $100,000 Engineering & Design $2,400,000 $2,600,000 $200,000 Construction Management $1,926,100 $1,926,100 $0 Professional Services $400,000 $400,000 $0 Right of Way $3,000,000 $3,200,000 $200,000 Construction $14,967,800 $15,967,800 $1,000,000 Project Contingency $0 $250,000 $250,000 Total $23,993,900 $25,743,900 $1,750,000
01/16/2004 3:23 PM 29 KYO-C-TRANSIT7.xls BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 04-01- 11 JANUARY 23, 2004 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE
FY 2004 OVERALL WORK increasing the funding and tasks in three PROGRAM / BUDGET AMENDMENT transportation work elements. We are proposing three additional amendments to the FY 2004 OWP/Budget to reflect an Recommendation additional grant for Criminal Justice, to move The Executive Committee recommends RTIP/FTIP dollars from Caltrans to SANDAG to that the Board of Directors approve conduct capital project work, and to amendments to the FY 2004 OWP/Budget consolidate the Human Resources Manager as follows: position from MTDB to SANDAG’s Administration Department. This budget 1. Accept approximately $3,000,000 amendment was reviewed by the SANDAG from Caltrans to fund specialty Executive Committee at its January 9, 2004 contracts for capital transportation meeting. projects. This funding is coming from
federal subvention funds through Discussion Caltrans Local Assistance.
2. Establish a new Criminal Justice work Capital Project Specialty Contracts element to accept $125,000 from the ($3,125,000) Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) for a program called As Caltrans approaches staff downsizing due “Educating to Prevent Viral Hepatitis to the State budget crisis, they must also in San Diego.” reduce their contracting levels This downsizing will harm their ability to hire 3. Transfer the Human Resources Manager position from MTDB/MTS to specialty services including biology, SANDAG as a continuing item of environmental, and archeology necessary to consolidation allowed under SB 1703. keep high-priority transportation projects on schedule such as the SR 76 Middle, the SR 52 extension, the I-5 Widening for HOV Lanes, the I-15 Managed Lanes, and SR 905. Specialty Introduction work like the spring Bio Surveys for endangered species is most often On September 26, 2003, the SANDAG Board accomplished through consultants, and these of Directors approved amendments to the studies are usually contracted out by Caltrans FY 2004 Overall Work Program (OWP) and as part of their capital support workload. Budget to accommodate the transition of project development and support functions Funding for these contracts would come from from the two transit agencies under Senate monies programmed for the project in the Bill (SB) 1703 (Peace). On November 21, the RTIP/FTIP, such as CMAQ, RSTP, or Demo Board approved further amendments, adding funds, which can be used by Caltrans or a new Criminal Justice work element and channeled through to SANDAG. We propose 2 the federal funds that would have come to Continuing Consolidation with the Human Caltrans be instead allocated to SANDAG as Resources Manager Position subvention funds, enabling SANDAG to contract for these necessary consultant As allowed in SB 1703, SANDAG is continuing services. These funds will include indirect costs to consolidate services where they are found to support a limited term position in our to be effective and efficient. The Human Contracts section and temporary help in our Resources Manager position and funding will Accounting division to manage the additional be transferred, effective the first pay period workload. in February 2004. Services will be provided back to MTS under an MOU between the two We expect to finalize a Memorandum of agencies like the Finance and Accounting Understanding between Caltrans and consolidation that occurred in October 2003. SANDAG by the middle of January 2004. No work will be initiated until the MOU is completed. However, there is some urgency for this amendment to be approved by the Board of Directors this month. We need GARY L. GALLEGOS sufficient time to hire contractor(s) to conduct Executive Director a spring 2004 Bio Survey for the SR 76 Middle and I-5 Widening projects in order to prevent Key Staff Contact: Renee Wasmund, them from being delayed until 2005. Other (619) 557-4531; [email protected] work under this amendment is not as time- sensitive, with consultants starting work in May-June 2004.
Educating to Prevent Viral Hepatitis in San Diego ($125,000)
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has received funds from the Centers for Disease Control to increase knowledge and change attitudes and practices related to viral hepatitis among men who have sex with high risk partners in Central San Diego. To accomplish the goal of increasing knowledge and changing attitudes and practices, FHCSD will integrate the viral hepatitis content into currently ongoing outreach and case management programs. FHCSD has requested that SANDAG conduct the required process and impact evaluation for this project. The tasks performed by SANDAG staff will include creating data collection instruments; collecting research data through surveys, focus groups, interviews, and treatment records; cleaning and analyzing data; and creating bi-annual research reports.
SANDAG Board of Directors January 23, 2004 Agenda Item #11 (APPROVE) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 04-01- 12 JANUARY 23, 2004 ACTION REQUESTED – TRANSMIT COMMENTS
COUNTYWIDE INTEGRATED WASTE Disposal Facility, Household Hazardous Waste, MANAGEMENT PLAN, SUMMARY Source Reduction and Recycling Elements, PLAN AND SITING ELEMENT which are prepared by the jurisdictions. Updates to Non-Disposal Facility and Recommendation Household Hazardous Waste Elements were accepted by SANDAG, following review and It is my recommendation that the Board of comment by the advisory committees, and Directors receives the comments of its forwarded to the California Integrated Waste Technical and Citizens Advisory Committees Management Board, which approved them on the Draft Summary Plan and Siting last year. The jurisdictions annually update Element of the Countywide Integrated their Source Reduction and Recycling Waste Management Plan and submits them Elements, and these Elements do not require to the County Board of Supervisors. additional review by the Task Force.
Introduction The County’s Summary Plan and Siting Element have been reviewed by SANDAG Under the Integrated Waste Management Act advisory committees, and following of 1989 (AB939), the County was responsible SANDAG’s acceptance of the comments they for preparing the Countywide Integrated are ready for submittal to the Board of Waste Management Plan (CIWMP), which was Supervisors. approved in 1996, and the required five-year updates. The Board of Supervisor appointed Discussion SANDAG to serve as its Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force. As the Task Summary Plan Force, SANDAG advises and assists the County in reviewing and commenting on the Plan The Summary Plan of the updated and the updates. SANDAG appointed two Countywide Integrated Waste Management committees, the Technical and Citizen’s Plan contains the overall goals and policies, Advisory Committees, to assist it in this profiles the region’s existing landfills, and responsibility. summarizes solid waste and diversion issues faced by the jurisdictions. It lists the waste The California Integrated Waste Management management programs that local jurisdictions Board (CIWMB) informed the County that it are implementing to meet and maintain the needed to prepare its five-year update to the 50 percent waste reduction mandate of the Plan, as required by law. The components of law. It also suggests steps needed to the Plan to be included in the update are the cooperatively implement and administer Summary Plan and Siting Element, which are specific programs regionally. prepared by the County, and the Non-
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Both the Technical and Citizens Advisory facility permitting procedures. Review and Committees have reviewed and commented adoption of the Siting Element Amendment on the Summary Plan’s goals of: (1) improving does not limit any jurisdiction’s or interested the region’s waste management systems and party’s right to conduct a more in-depth giving a high priority to prevention of waste, review of each proposal. reuse, recycling, and composting to conserve landfill capacity; (2) coordination of waste Appendices management programs among the cities and the County, (3) safe disposal of hazardous Members of the Technical and Citizens waste; (4) strengthening the markets for Advisory Committees reviewed the Summary recyclables, where possible; and (5) increasing Plan and Siting Element and made extensive diversion of waste, as far as possible. comments on them. The County incorporated the comments into the final draft updates Siting Element and listed all the comments and responses in the Administrative Record, which is in the The Siting Element demonstrates that appendices of the Plan Element. facilities, existing or planned, and other strategies will provide adequate landfill Attachments capacity for 15 years disposal of solid waste for all jurisdictions within San Diego County. Advisory Committees’ Comments The Siting Element projects disposal needs through 2017, with analyses extended to The letter from the Technical Advisory 2020. The major change since the 1996 Siting Committee (TAC) describes the participation Element is that the County no longer owns of the members in the review process, landfills; they were sold to private companies comments on the updated components of the in 1997. The City of San Diego operates its Countywide Plan, and supports SANDAG’s own landfill. All other landfills are privately submission of the Summary Plan and Siting owned or operated. Element to the Board of Supervisors (Attachment 1). A combination of strategies is described in the Siting Element, including a listing of the The letter from the Citizens Advisory existing, proposed, and tentative landfills or Committee (CAC) states that the position of expansions, increased diversion efforts, new the CAC is that the region should pursue facilities and technologies, and out-of-county efforts to reduce waste through recycling, transport of solid waste. The Siting Element diversion, and other programs described in serves as a general guide to assist local the update and that the region should have governments and private industry in planning no new landfills. The CAC recommends that for integrated waste management and the SANDAG accept the comments and submit siting of solid waste disposal facilities. the Summary Plan and Siting Element to the Board of Supervisors, with a “declarative The Siting Element states that the inclusion of statement that no new landfills should be proposed or tentatively reserved landfill sites permitted in the five year planning period in the Siting Element does not advocate, nor during which infrastructure that promotes in any way guarantee, approval of sites by maximum diversion can be put into place” any agency or jurisdiction nor does it (Attachment 2). This statement is addressed advocate their use as a disposal option. All in Attachment 4. proposals for new landfills or expansions require extensive permits, which include but Attachment 3 lists the members of the two are not limited to, local land use approval, advisory committees. environmental review, and state solid waste
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Issues of Concern Siting Element to each of the jurisdictions for approval within a 90-day review period. Attachment 4 is a summary of the issues of Following review and comment by the concern discussed at length during the plan jurisdictions and the public, the Supervisors development process and included in full in will hold a Public Hearing before adopting the Administrative Record in the appendices. the Summary Plan and Siting Element and submitting it to the CIWMB for approval. Summary Plan and Siting Element
The County has made the Summary Plan, Siting Element, and Appendices available electronically. A link is at SANDAG’s home GARY L. GALLEGOS page, www.sandag.org. It is available, also, Executive Director in hard copy from SANDAG. Board members, City Managers, and Planning Directors were Attachments notified of this link several weeks ago. Key Staff Contact: Nan Valerio, Following submission of comments by (619)595-5365, [email protected] SANDAG as the Integrated Waste Funds are budgeted in Management Task Force, the Board of Work Element #3003100 Supervisors will submit the Summary Plan and
SANDAG Board of Directors January 23, 2004 Agenda Item # 12 (TRANSMIT COMMENTS) The attachment to this Agenda Item may be obtained by contacting SANDAG’s Clerk of the Board at (619) 595-5602. Attachment 3
Advisory Committee Membership
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
City of Chula Vista, Michael Meacham, Chair City of Escondido, Kathy Winn, Vice Chair City of Carlsbad, Ann McClain City of Coronado, Dana McPherson City of Del Mar, Lin Wurbs City of El Cajon, Michael James City of Encinitas, Bill Wilson City of Imperial Beach, Calvin Talley City of La Mesa, Carol McLaughlin City of Lemon Grove, Lisa Constande City of National City, Rhonda Darling City of Oceanside, Ester Beatty City of Poway, Annette Gonzalez City of San Diego, Ken Prue City of San Marcos, Matthew Sunderland City of Santee, Ed Ruiz City of Solana Beach, Luci Romero Serlet City of Vista, Peter Struck Unincorporated County of San Diego, Wayne Williams
Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)
I love a Clean San Diego, Inc., Derek Turbide, Chair EDCO Corp., George Pederson, Vice Chair AgriService, Mary Matava Allied Waste, Inc., James Ambroso Building Industry Association, Matthew Adams California Resource Recovery Association, Richard Anthony Coast Waste Management, Ken Ryan Debris Box, Gregg King Industrial Environmental Association, Pam Jackson League of Women Voters, Beryl Flom Organic Recycling West, Inc., Richard Flammer Pacific Gateway Group, Doug Perkins San Diego Landfill Systems, Bud Chase San Diego School District, Andrea Calbow Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, Jeff Lindenthal Waste Management Inc., Les Hart
Attachment 4
ISSUES OF CONCERN FROM INTERESTED PARTIES IN SITING ELEMENT
Introduction
The Administrative Record of the proceedings of the Siting Element Amendment process contains 212 items. The majority of these entries are communications from jurisdictions that participated in the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Local Task Force, providing comments, suggestions and edits for the various drafts that the Siting Element went through to final submission to the LTF. Another set of comments originated from the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). County staff worked closely with the two committees and was able to resolve all matters of substance to a point where both committees were in agreement with each other and the County of San Diego as to the content and form of the Siting Element.
For all records, staff consistently used structural protocol similar to administrative records in Environmental Assessment documents. Each comment is listed, and followed by the County Staff Response.
The formal appendix of the Administrative Record includes 23 letters of comment from various parties followed by County responses. These are representative of the comments received, including all parties.
This Introduction to the Administrative Record describes briefly the issues that arose during the process, and is representative of all comments and suggestions received.
Issues
Following are the most important issues in the Administrative Record:
1. Siting Element Selection Criteria are not “pass” or “fail.”
The previous version of the Siting Element, as well as the initial draft of this amendment included “pass/fail” criteria for new or expanded landfills. The TAC and CAC subcommittee, selected to specifically review these issues, determined that federal, state and local regulations currently in place adequately govern the future landfill selection process. The Siting Element is a guiding document for jurisdictions to use when initially considering candidate landfill sites.
2. The Source Reduction and Resource Elements (SRRE) of each jurisdiction are the determining mechanisms for pragmatically reaching diversion goals for each jurisdiction.
The Siting Element refers to the SRREs of each jurisdiction for developing the plans, goals and objectives of the Siting Element.
3. There is opposition from several sources to each new or expanded landfills described in the Siting Element. There is opposition to every new landfill and landfill expansion described in the Siting Element. Those commenting were concerned about whether each landfill should be included in the Siting Element, and if so, what designation it should be given. There are three possible designations for a landfill in the Siting Element: Existing, Proposed, and Tentatively Reserved.
• Gregory Canyon landfill is opposed formally by the City of Oceanside, based on concerns regarding endangerment to water supplies from the San Luis Rey River. The Pala Band of Native Americans also opposes the Gregory landfill, as does the conservation group Riverwatch, on the grounds that the Environmental Assessment for the landfill is inadequate. Gregory Canyon landfill remains in the document as a “proposed” landfill because of a voter referendum approving the use of the site for a landfill facility. The landfill is nearing completion of its Environmental Assessment. The Siting Element stresses that inclusion of a proposed landfill in the document is not an endorsement of that or any landfill site. • Sycamore Canyon landfill expansion The City of Santee has commented that it does not believe Sycamore landfill should be included as a “proposed” landfill in the Siting Element. The final draft does not include the landfill as proposed, but rather as “tentatively reserved,” because the landfill has not yet been approved as part of the City of San Diego’s Community Plan. General Plan consistency is required for a landfill to be described as “proposed” in a Siting Element. Preserve Wild Santee (a community organization) is opposed to expansion of Sycamore Canyon landfill. The final draft also responded to comments by increasing emphasis on diversion and out-of-county transport. Actual expansion will be dependent on environmental analyses and subsequent mitigation measures. • Campo landfill. The nongovernmental organization, “Back Country Against Dumps,” insisted that the Campo Landfill be removed from the Siting Element. The Campo landfill had completed an environmental assessment process, with a mitigation package required, and held a construction permit, but not an operating permit. Discussion of the landfill was removed from the Siting Element due to uncertainty whether the landfill would ever obtain an operating permit as well as the landfill’s out-of-county location on the Campo Indian Reservation. • East Otay tentatively reserved landfill site The East Otay tentatively reserved landfill site, as it appeared in the original Siting Element, was removed from the tentatively reserved classification as required by the regulations because the Major Use Permit for the site expired. However, the property owner expressed a desire to maintain the classification. • Miramar landfill expansion Due to insufficient information regarding the potential for extending the landfill’s life through increasing landfill capacity; the Siting Element does not discuss Miramar landfill.
4. Increased reliance on Diversion to conserve present landfill space
The Siting Element urges all jurisdictions to reach the required 50% diversion as soon as possible, and to use their existing SRRE programs and annual report updates to reach and maintain that legally required goal. If any particular jurisdiction wishes to achieve greater diversion rates, the SE explains that a 75% diversion rate for the region would preclude any new landfill needs, even when Miramar landfill closes. Diversion alone would be sufficient for the 15-year planning period.
5. The fifteen-year landfill capacity in the county is insufficient without other strategies
Other strategies, including diversion, improved landfill compaction rates and other landfill management improvements, out-of-county transport, and/or transformation need to be implemented. The predictive model is considered an accurate method to use for predicting the landfill capacity in the County of San Diego.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 04-01- 13 JANUARY 23, 2004 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE
PERSONNEL: RENEWAL deferred compensation and PERS retirement OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S packages. This package is comparable to CONTRACT those provided to positions of similar stature.
Recommendation
It is the recommendation of the Executive Committee that the Board of Directors RON MORRISON approve the attached contract. Chairman, Board of Directors
Attachment
Introduction Key Staff Contact: Julie Wiley, (619) 595-5647 or (619) 699-1947; [email protected] Attached is the contract document for renewal of the Executive Director’s continuing employment at the San Diego Association of Governments.
Discussion
Mr. Gallegos’ current contract expires at the end of this fiscal year at which time this document would take effect. The contract provisions have been reviewed by the Executive Committee and provide for renewal of employment of the Executive Director for five years with an option of three years after that. Salary increases are provided at a flat $10,000 per year, or about 5%. Benefits are the same as those provided for all SANDAG staff and management with enhanced
ATTACHMENT
AT-WILL EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Executive Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made effective as of January 23, 2004 ("Effective Date"), by and between the San Diego Association of Governments ("SANDAG") and Gary Gallegos ("Mr. Gallegos").
The parties agree as follows:
The current Executive Employment Agreement (attached hereto) shall remain in full force and effect until midnight June 30, 2004 and at said time shall terminate and be superceded by the Agreement set forth herein for the term set forth in section 3 below.
1. Employment. SANDAG hereby employs Mr. Gallegos as an at-will employee, and he hereby accepts such employment, upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.
2. Duties
2.1 Position. Mr. Gallegos is employed as Executive Director and shall have the duties and responsibilities assigned by SANDAG's Board of Directors ("Board of Directors") both upon the effective date of this Agreement and as may be reasonably assigned from time to time. Mr. Gallegos shall perform faithfully and diligently all duties assigned to him. SANDAG reserves the right to modify Mr. Gallegos' position and duties at any time in its sole and absolute discretion, provided that the duties assigned are consistent with the position of a chief executive and that Mr. Gallegos continues to report to the Board of Directors.
2.2 Best Efforts/Full-time. Mr. Gallegos will expend his best efforts on behalf of SANDAG, and will abide by all policies and decisions made by SANDAG, as well as all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations or ordinances. Mr. Gallegos will act in the best interest of SANDAG at all times. Mr. Gallegos shall devote his full business time and efforts to the performance of his assigned duties for SANDAG, unless he notifies the Board of Directors in advance of his intent to engage in other paid work and receives the Board of Directors' express written consent to do so.
2.3 Work Location. Mr. Gallegos' principal place of work shall be located in San Diego, California, or such other location as the parties may agree upon from time to time.
3. Term.
3.1 Initial Term. The employment relationship pursuant to this Agreement shall be for an Initial Term of five (5) years, commencing on July 1, 2004, and continuing for three years following such date unless sooner terminated in accordance with section 7 below.
3.2 Optional: Renewal. On completion of the five (5) year term specified in subsection 3.1 above, this Agreement will automatically renew for one subsequent three (3) year term, unless either party provides one hundred twenty (120) days advance written notice to the other that SANDAG/Mr. Gallegos does not wish to renew the Agreement for a subsequent term. In the event either party gives notice of nonrenewal pursuant to this subsection 3.2, this Agreement will expire at the end of the current term. The Base Salary for the subsequent three (3) year term shall commence at $240,000 per year for the first year of the subsequent term, and subject to the
provisions of subsection 4.2 below, adjust to $250,000 per year at the commencement of the second year of the subsequent term, and to $260,000 per year at the commencement of the third year of the subsequent term.
4. Compensation.
4.1 Base Salary. As compensation for Mr. Gallegos' performance of his duties hereunder, SANDAG shall pay to Mr. Gallegos a Base Salary of $190,000 per year, as adjusted pursuant to subsection 4.2 below, payable in accordance with the normal payroll practices of SANDAG, less required deductions for state and federal withholding tax, social security, and all other employment taxes and payroll deductions. In the event Mr. Gallegos' employment under this Agreement is terminated by either party, for any reason, Mr. Gallegos will earn the Base Salary prorated to the date of termination.
4.2 Performance and Salary Review. The Board of Directors shall annually review the performance of Mr. Gallegos. If, based upon the Board's annual evaluation of the specific performance of Mr. Gallegos his performance is determined to be satisfactory, the Board of Directors shall adjust the Base Salary to $200,000 per year at the commencement of the second year, to $210,000 per year at the commencement of the third year, to $220,000 per year at the commencement of the forth year, and to $230,000 per year at the commencement of the fifth year. Adjustments to salary, if any, will be made by the Board of Directors in its sole and absolute discretion.
4.3 Performance Review Process. The Board of Directors shall use the established performance evaluation criteria, as amended from time to time, in the annual review described in subsection 4.2 above.
5. Fringe Benefits. Mr. Gallegos will receive paid fringe benefits as set forth on Exhibit "A" hereto. SANDAG reserves the right to change or eliminate the fringe benefits on a prospective basis, at any time, effective upon notice to Mr. Gallegos, if the benefit(s) are those provided to SANDAG staff and changed or eliminated for all staff. In addition to the fringe benefits set forth on Exhibit A, Mr. Gallegos shall receive: (a) twenty (20) days of vacation per year; (b) (13) days/per year of sick leave in accordance with SANDAG administrative rules; and (c) holidays in accordance with SANDAG administrative rules. In addition to the twenty days vacation, Mr. Gallegos may also be granted up to an additional twenty (20) days of vacation per year in even numbered years, upon approval of the Chair of the Board of Directors. There shall be no payout of this additional amount if it is unused, and it shall not be used in lieu of, but in addition to the normal twenty days granted.
6. Business Expenses. Mr. Gallegos will be reimbursed for all reasonable, out-of- pocket business expenses incurred in the performance of his duties on behalf of SANDAG. To obtain reimbursement, expenses must be submitted promptly with appropriate supporting documentation in accordance with SANDAG's policies.
7. Termination of Mr. Gallegos’ Employment.
7.1 Termination by SANDAG. Although SANDAG anticipates a mutually rewarding employment relationship with Mr. Gallegos, SANDAG may terminate his employment immediately at any time with or without cause. For purposes of this Agreement, "Cause" is defined as: (a) acts or omissions constituting gross negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct on the part of Mr. Gallegos with respect to his obligations or otherwise relating to the business of SANDAG; (b) Mr. Gallegos' material breach of this Agreement; (c) Mr. Gallegos' conviction or entry of a plea of nolo contendere for fraud, misappropriation or embezzlement, or any felony or crime or moral turpitude; (d) Mr.
2 Gallegos' willful neglect of duties as determined in the sole and exclusive discretion of the Board of Directors; (e) Mr. Gallegos' failure to perform the essential functions of his position, with or without reasonable accommodation, due to a mental or physical disability; or (f) Mr. Gallegos' death. In the event Mr. Gallegos' employment is terminated in accordance with subsection 7.1, he shall be entitled to receive the Base Salary then in effect, prorated to the date of termination, and a “Severance Payment," equivalent to six months of his Base Salary then in effect on the date of termination, payable in a lump sum, provided that Mr. Gallegos executes a full general release, releasing all claims, known or unknown, that he may have against SANDAG arising out of or any way related to his employment or termination of employment with SANDAG. All other SANDAG obligations to Mr. Gallegos will be automatically terminated and completely extinguished. The Board of Directors may determine, at its discretion, that circumstances exist whereby Mr. Gallegos shall be terminated with cause and without severance pay. If this determination is made and executed, Mr. Gallegos has no obligation to execute any form of release, and all other SANDAG obligations to Mr. Gallegos will be automatically terminated and completely extinguished.
If SANDAG terminates Mr. Gallegos' employment without cause, SANDAG shall provide Mr. Gallegos sixty (60) days advance written notice. In the event of termination without cause, Mr. Gallegos will receive the Severance Payment in accordance with subsection 7.1 at the end of the sixty (60) day notice of termination without cause period.
7.2 Voluntary Resignation by Mr. Gallegos. Mr. Gallegos may voluntarily resign his position with SANDAG, at any time, on one hundred twenty (120) days advance written notice. In the event of Mr. Gallegos' resignation, he will be entitled to receive only the Base Salary plus paid benefits for the 120-day notice period and no other amount for the remaining months of the remaining term of this Agreement, if any. All other SANDAG obligations to Mr. Gallegos pursuant to this Agreement will become automatically terminated and completely extinguished. In addition, Mr. Gallegos will not be entitled to receive the Severance Payment described in subsection 7.1 above.
7.3 Termination Upon Creation of a New Regional Transportation Agency.
Severance Payment. If Mr. Gallegos' employment is terminated by SANDAG or any successor agency within twelve (12) months after the creation of a new Regional Transportation Agency, which succeeds to any of the powers or duties of SANDAG, or by act of any legislation that results in the termination of Mr. Gallegos with that time period, he shall be entitled to receive the Severance Payment equivalent to twelve (12) months of his Base Salary then in effect on the date of the termination payable in a lump sum, provided he complies with all the conditions described in subsection 7.1 above. If Mr. Gallegos is offered an equivalent position at an equivalent salary with a new Regional Transportation Agency, as described in subsection 7.3 and does not accept the position, Mr. Gallegos will not be entitled to the Severance Payment described in subsection 7.3.
7.4 Termination of Employment Upon Nonrenewal. In the event either party decides not to renew this Agreement for a subsequent term in accordance with subsection 3.2 above, the Agreement will expire, Mr. Gallegos' employment with SANDAG will terminate, and Mr. Gallegos will only entitled to his Base Salary paid through the last day of the current term. All other SANDAG obligations to Mr. Gallegos pursuant to this Agreement will become automatically terminated and completely extinguished. Mr. Gallegos will not be entitled to the Severance Payment described in subsection 7.1 above.
8. No Conflict of Interest. During the term of Mr. Gallegos' employment with SANDAG and during any period he is receiving payments from SANDAG, Mr. Gallegos must not engage in any work, paid or unpaid, that creates an actual or potential conflict of interest with SANDAG. If the Board of Directors' believes such a conflict exists during the term of this Agreement, the Board of
3 Directors may ask Mr. Gallegos to choose to discontinue the other work or resign employment with SANDAG.
9. Agreement to Arbitrate. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mr. Gallegos and SANDAG agree to arbitrate any controversy, claim or dispute between them arising out of or in any way related to this Agreement, the employment relationship between SANDAG and Mr. Gallegos and any disputes upon termination of employment, including but not limited to breach of contract, tort, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, demotion, discipline, failure to accommodate, family and medical leave, compensation or benefits claims, constitutional claims; and any claims for violation of any local, state or federal law, statute, regulation or ordinance or common law. For the purpose of this Agreement, to arbitrate, references to SANDAG include all parent, subsidiary or related entities and their employees, supervisors, officers, directors, agents, pension or benefit plans, pension or benefit plan sponsors, fiduciaries, administrators, affiliates and all successors and assigns of any of them, and this Agreement shall apply to them to the extent Mr. Gallegos’ claims arise out of or relate to their actions on behalf of SANDAG.
9.1 Consideration. The mutual promise by SANDAG and Mr. Gallegos to arbitrate any and all disputes between them (except for those referenced above) rather than litigate them before the courts or other bodies, provides the consideration for this Agreement to arbitrate.
9.2 Initiation of Arbitration. Either party may exercise the right to arbitrate by providing the other party with written notice of any and all claims forming the basis of such right in sufficient detail to inform the other party of the substance of such claims. In no event shall the request for arbitration be made after the date when institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on such claims would be barred by the applicable statute of limitations.
9.3 Arbitration Procedure. The arbitration will be conducted in San Diego, California by a single neutral arbitrator and in accordance with the then current rules for resolution of employment disputes of the American Arbitration Association (" AAA "). The parties are entitled to representation by an attorney or other representative of their choosing. The arbitrator shall have the power to enter any award that could be entered by a judge of the trial court of the State of California, and only such power, and shall follow the law. The parties agree to abide by and perform any award rendered by the arbitrator. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
9.4 Costs of Arbitration. Each party shall bear one-half the cost of the arbitration filing and hearing fees, and the cost of the arbitrator.
10. General Provisions.
10.1 Successors and Assigns. The rights and obligations of SANDAG under this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of SANDAG. Mr. Gallegos shall not be entitled to assign any of his rights or obligations under this Agreement.
10.2 Waiver. Either party's failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not in any way be construed as a waiver of any such provision, or prevent that party thereafter from enforcing each and every other provision of this Agreement.
10.3 Attorney’s Fees. Each side will bear its own attorney's fees in any dispute unless a statutory section at issue, if any, authorizes the award of attorneys' fees to the prevailing party.
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10.4 Severability. In the event any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to allow enforceability of the provision as so limited, it being intended that the parties shall receive the benefit contemplated herein to the fullest extent permitted by law. If a deemed modification is not satisfactory in the judgment of such arbitrator or court, the unenforceable provision shall be deemed deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.
10.5 Interpretation; Construction. The headings set forth in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be used in interpreting this Agreement. This Agreement has been drafted by legal counsel representing SANDAG. Mr. Gallegos has participated in the negotiation of its terms. Furthermore, Mr. Gallegos acknowledges that he has had an opportunity to review and revise the Agreement and have it reviewed by legal counsel, if desired, and, therefore, the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement.
10.6 Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California.
10.7 Notices. Any notice required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered as follows with notice deemed given as indicated: (a) by personal delivery when delivered personally; (b) by overnight courier upon written verification of receipt; (c) by telecopy or facsimile transmission upon acknowledgment of receipt of electronic transmission; or (d) by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, upon verification of receipt.
11. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties relating to this subject matter and supersedes all prior or simultaneous representations, discussions, negotiations, and Agreements, whether written or oral. This Agreement may be amended or modified only with the written consent of Mr. Gallegos and the Board of Directors' of SANDAG. No oral waiver, amendment or modification will be effective under any circumstances whatsoever.
THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT HAVE READ THE FOREGOING AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND EACH AND EVERY PROVISION CONTAINED HEREIN. WHEREFORE, THE PARTIES HAVE EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT ON THE DATES SHOWN BELOW.
MR. GALLEGOS
Dated: Gary L. Gallegos
SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
Dated: Hon. Ron Morrison, Chair SANDAG Board of Directors
Attachment: Exhibit A – Fringe Benefits
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SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FRINGE BENEFITS
EXECUTIVE BENEFITS ♦ PERS (Employee Share)* ♦ Health Insurance (Employee + Dependents)* ♦ Dental/Vision Insurance (Employee + Dependents)* ♦ Workers Compensation* ♦ SHORT and Long-Term Disability* ♦ Life/AD&D ($300,000)** ♦ Travel Insurance ($250,000)* ♦ Auto Allowance ($800 month) ♦ Parking** ♦ Executive Health Program** ♦ Executive Benefit of 2.5% for use in buying leave time or additional benefits** ♦ Deferred Compensation (ICMA 457) (100% of Maximum Employee Share) ♦ Conditioned on concurrence by PERS, a Supplemental Retirement Contribution to provide a similar benefit as provided to consolidated employees under the provisions of SB 1703 that would allow total years served at Caltrans to be included as years in service at the 2.7 @ 55 formula upon retirement. A new employee option, “Airtime” allows the purchase of 5 years additional retirement credit. This would be similar to the value of a buy-back had the Executive Director received the same benefits as SANDAG employees at time of consolidation. Costs of this benefit shall be paid over any term and through any method determined to be in the best interest of SANDAG.
* Items noted are benefits provided to all SANDAG staff. ** Items noted are benefits provided to all SANDAG Management staff.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 04-01- 16 JANUARY 23, 2004 ACTION REQUESTED – INFORMATION
CONSOLIDATED TRANSPORTATION ¾ Subsequent Transition Plan by AGENCY: ANNUAL REPORT 9/30/03; Implementation by 9 1/30/04 ¾ Introduction SANDAG New Committee Structure 9 ¾ SANDAG New Voting System 9 Pursuant to Senate Bill (SR) 1703 (Peace), and ¾ Bylaws: Interim and Final as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361 9 (Kehoe), the consolidated transportation ¾ Board Adopted Policies 24 of 28 agency (SANDAG) is required to submit a ¾ SANDAG Organizational Structure report to the Governor and the Legislature by 9 ¾ December 31 of even numbered years SANDAG Benefits Program 9 beginning in 2004, regarding the progress in ¾ SANDAG Office Space On Schedule carrying out the provisions of the “Act”. The ¾ first annual evaluation is due no later than Integrated Finance System 9 December 31, 2004. This first report will serve ¾ Centralized Procurement as a model for the ongoing evaluation 9 process. The report also provides an opportunity to recognize the significant Also pursuant to SB 1703 and as amended by accomplishments made since the January 1, AB 361, the Legislative Analyst Office (LAO) 2003 effective date of SB 1703, and quantifies is charged with evaluating and making the remaining activities. The annual report recommendations to the Governor and will also serve as a repository for key Legislature by December 31, 2005 in the materials associated with consolidation. following four areas:
Discussion Effectiveness of current governance structure; including, but not limited to, Through the tremendous efforts of the Board public participation, accountability, and staff, the majority of tasks required to proportional representation, and implement the provisions of the “Act” have examination of various alternative been completed. It is anticipated that the governance structures. remaining tasks will be complete by the middle of 2004. Described in more detail in Effectiveness in addressing transportation the report, the “report card” highlights needs of the region; including significant progress made to date. The check coordination and efficiencies in mark represents completion of the task. transportation planning and implementation as a result of the REPORT CARD consolidation.
¾ Initial Transition Plan by 2/28/03; Effectiveness of addressing quality of life Implementation by 7/1/03 9 indicators; including, but not limited to, land use patterns, a viable and sustainable 2
economy, affordable public of the consolidated employees will be housed transportation, affordable housing, under one roof. Consolidation of additional transportation mobility options, air and functions, if determined appropriate, will be water quality, and open space and natural considered, for example in the areas of habitat preservation, including, but not Information Systems and Information limited to, the agency created by the act Technology, over the next year. (SANDAG) and the County Board of Supervisors. The annual report includes discussions and recommendations from the Peer Panel who Adequacy of scope and authority for finalized their report in January 2003. The regional decision-making. Peer Panel cautioned us not to expect significant immediate impacts, but to To prepare for the SANDAG progress report recognize that the most significant impacts due to the Governor and Legislature by will be mid- to long-term with a focus on December 31, 2004, and to enable SANDAG improved integration of transit services to provide meaningful input to the LAO, a throughout the county, improved integration number of efforts have been identified. The of highway and transit decision-making, first effort was the development of an including multimodal project planning and opinion survey intended to obtain input from financing, and better integration of transit stakeholders that included local elected planning with land use and development officials, city managers, planning directors, decisions and with other infrastructure plans and representatives from SANDAG and investments. committees and organizations. The survey was sent to 299 stakeholders and 101 As suggested by the Peer Panel, to ensure the responses were received. The results of the success of the consolidation, concerted efforts survey, included in attached Exhibit I, were in should be made to establish regular dialogue general positive. The questions were intended with each agency involved in the to garner opinions as to the effectiveness of consolidation over the next several years at consolidation and whether SANDAG both the staff and board levels to compare adequately represented the views and and gain advantage from the experiences and interests of the region. The survey provided approaches being taken by each. an opportunity for comments, which along with tabulations are included in Exhibit I.
Another survey designed for the general public is planned for the 2004 Spring/Summer GARY L. GALLEGOS timeframe. A third effort to obtain input is Executive Director through focus groups with key community leaders to collect ideas, perceptions, and Attachment other information that can only come from in-depth discussion about specific issues. All Key Staff Contact: Ellen Roundtree, of these efforts will be used as benchmarks (619) 595-5631; [email protected] over the next several years to measure progress and effectiveness related to the The “Consolidated Transportation Agency: consolidation. Annual Report” can be accessed on the SANDAG web page (www.sandag.org); if requested hard While a considerable amount of progress was copies will be made available. made this first year, there are a few tasks remaining that are anticipated for completion by Fall 2004. By the end of the summer, the tenant improvements will be complete and all
SANDAG Board of Directors January 23, 2004 – Agenda Item #16 (INFORMATION)
CONSOLIDATED TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
Preliminary Draft
JANUARY 2004
401 B Street, Suite 800 • San Diego, CA 92101-4231 • (619) 595-5300 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The 18 cities and county government are SANDAG serving as the forum for regional decision-making. The Association builds consensus, makes strategic plans, obtains and allocates resources, and provides information on a broad range of topics pertinent to the region’s quality of life. CHAIR: Hon. Ron Morrison VICE CHAIR: Hon. Mickey Cafagna EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Gary L. Gallegos
CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY OF SAN MARCOS Hon. Ramona Finnila, Mayor Pro Tem Hon. Corky Smith, Mayor (A) Hon. Bud Lewis, Mayor (A) Hon. Pia Harris-Ebert, Councilmember (A) Hon. Matt Hall, Councilmember CITY OF SANTEE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Hon. Hal Ryan, Vice Mayor Hon. Steve Padilla, Mayor (A) Hon. Randy Voepel, Mayor (A) Hon. Patty Davis, Councilmember (A) Hon. Jack Dale, Councilmember (A) Hon. Jerry Rindone, Deputy Mayor CITY OF SOLANA BEACH CITY OF CORONADO Hon Joe Kellejian, Mayor Hon. Phil Monroe, Mayor Pro Tem (A) Hon. David Powell, Councilmember (A) Hon. Frank Tierney, Councilmember CITY OF VISTA CITY OF DEL MAR Hon. Morris Vance, Mayor Hon. Crystal Crawford, Councilmember (A) Hon. Judy Ritter, Councilmember (A) Hon. Richard Earnest, Mayor (A) Hon. Bob Campbell, Councilmember (A) Hon. David Druker, Councilmember COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CITY OF EL CAJON Hon. Dianne Jacob, Chairwoman Hon. Mark Lewis, Mayor (A) Hon. Greg Cox, Supervisor (A) Hon. Gary Kendrick, Mayor Pro Tem CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CITY OF ENCINITAS (Advisory Member) Hon. Christy Guerin, Councilmember Jeff Morales, Director (A) Hon. Maggie Houlihan, Deputy Mayor (A) Pedro Orso-Delgado, District 11 Director
CITY OF ESCONDIDO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD Hon. Lori Holt Pfeiler, Mayor (Advisory Member) (A) Hon. Ed Gallo, Councilmember Leon Williams, Chairman (A) Hon. Jerry Rindone, Vice Chairman CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH (A) Hon. Bob Emery, Board Member Hon. Patricia McCoy, Councilmember (A) Hon. Diane Rose, Mayor NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY TRANSIT (A) Hon. Mayda Winter, Councilmember DEVELOPMENT BOARD (Advisory Member) CITY OF LA MESA Hon. Judy Ritter, Chair Hon. Barry Jantz, Councilmember (A) Vacant (A) Hon. David Allan, Councilmember (A) Hon. Jack Feller, Board Member (A) Hon. Ernie Ewen, Vice Mayor IMPERIAL COUNTY CITY OF LEMON GROVE (Advisory Member) Hon. Mary Sessom, Mayor Hon. Victor Carrillo, Supervisor (A) Hon. Jill Greer, Councilmember (A) Hon. Larry Grogan, Councilmember, City of El Centro (A) Hon. Jerry Jones, Councilmember U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY (Advisory Member) Hon. Ron Morrison, Councilmember CAPT Christopher Schanze, USN, CEC (A) Hon. Frank Parra, Deputy Mayor Commander, Southwest Division Naval Facilities Engineering Command CITY OF OCEANSIDE (A) CAPT Richard Gamble, USN, CEC Hon. Jack Feller, Councilmember (A) Hon. Terry Johnson, Mayor SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT (Advisory Member) CITY OF POWAY Jess Van Deventer, Commissioner Hon. Mickey Cafagna, Mayor (A) Michael Bixler, Commissioner (A) Hon. Don Higginson, Councilmember (A) Peter Q. Davis, Commissioner (A) Hon. Robert Emery, Councilmember SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY CITY OF SAN DIEGO (Advisory Member) Hon. Dick Murphy, Mayor Hon. Bud Lewis, Director Hon. Jim Madaffer, Councilmember (A) Bernie Rhinerson, Director (A) Hon. Scott Peters, Councilmember BAJA CALIFORNIA/MEXICO (Advisory Member) Hon. Luis Cabrera Cuaron Consul General of Mexico
As of January 16, 2004
ABSTRACT
TITLE: Consolidated Transportation Agency: Annual Report
AUTHOR: San Diego Association of Governments
DATE: January 9, 2004
SOURCE OF San Diego Association of Governments COPIES: 401 B Street, Suite 800 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 699-1900
NUMBER OF 19 (+ Exhibits A - J) PAGES:
ABSTRACT: The Consolidated Transportation Agency: Annual Report provides an annual review of progress made in implementing and carrying out provisions of Senate Bill (SB) 1703, and as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361. This will be the first annual report and covers the progress made during 2003 following the bill’s effective date of January 1, 2003. The report will serve as a repository of key materials related to consolidation and will be used as a model for subsequent reports.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Steve Peace, former California State Senator
Christine Kehoe, California State Assembly Member
San Diego Association of Governments Board of Directors
Metropolitan Transit Development Board of Directors
North San Diego County Transit Development Board of Directors
Gary Gallegos, Executive Director, San Diego Association of Governments
Karen King, Executive Director, North (San Diego) County Transit District
Tom Larwin, Chief Deputy Executive Director Policy, San Diego Association of Governments, former General Manager, MTDB
Eric Pahlke, Chief Deputy Executive Director Operation, San Diego Association of Governments
Bob Parrott, former Deputy Executive Director, San Diego Association of Governments
Debra Greenfield, former General Counsel, San Diego Association of Governments
Jack Limber, General Counsel, San Diego Association of Governments, former General Counsel, MTDB
Julie Wiley, Deputy General Counsel, San Diego Association of Governments
Jack Boda, Director of Mobility Management and Project Implementation, San Diego Association of Governments
Leslie Campbell, Director of Administration, San Diego Association of Governments
Bob Leiter, Director of Land Use and Transportation Planning, San Diego Association of Governments
Jeff Tayman, Director of Technical Services, San Diego Association of Governments
Renee Wasmund, Director of Finance, San Diego Association of Governments, former Director, MTDB
Ellen Roundtree, Director of Government Relations, San Diego Association of Governments, former Director, NCTD
Tom Lichterman, Director of Rail Services, North (San Diego) County Transit District
Employees of All Three Agencies: NCTD, MTDB, SANDAG
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A MESSAGE FROM CHAIRMAN RON MORRISON
CONSOLIDATION UPDATE:
It has been a year since SB 1703 was signed into law consolidating the roles and responsibilities of SANDAG with the transit planning and construction responsibilities of the Metropolitan Transit Development Board and North San Diego County Transit Board. Since that time, we have made great strides in planning for a bright future for our region’s residents while continuing to provide the forum for regional consensus building.
The consolidation has put under one roof staff responsible for planning, programming, project development, and construction. This consolidated approach to planning for the region’s future permits a more streamlined, comprehensive, and coordinated method for planning and construction without the need to create costly new government.
Major priorities for the upcoming year include the planned extension of the TransNet half- cent sales tax, the adoption of a Regional Comprehensive Plan, completion of numerous transportation projects, and the advancement of our Regional Transit Vision.
I look forward to the continuation of the strides we have made this past year and thank all who have worked towards assuring successful implementation of the provisions of SB 1703 and AB 361.
RON MORRISON Chairman, SANDAG Board of Directors
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 3
1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ...... 5
2. PURPOSE...... 6
3. BOARD STRUCTURE ...... 6
4. TRANSITION PROCESS...... 9
Board Member, Staff, and Peer Involvement ...... 9 Legal and Policy Actions...... 10
5. TRANSITION PLANS AND CONSOLIDATION ...... 12
6. INTERNAL ACTIONS ...... 14
7. EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS ...... 16
8. CONCLUSION: REMAINING WORK PROGRAM...... 19
EXHIBITS:
A. SENATE BILL 1703 B. ASSEMBLY BILL 361 C. PEER PANEL DISCUSSION SUMMARY/OBSERVATIONS FROM PEER REVIEW PANEL/ PANELIST BIOGRAPHIES D. TRANSITION PLANS(s) 1. INITIAL 2. SUBSEQUENT
E. ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS AFTER CONSOLIDATION F. IMPLEMENTATION LIST G. MEASURING PROGRESS ON PROVISIONS OF SB 1703 H. STAKEHOLDERS SURVEY I. RESULTS OF STAKEHOLDERS SURVEY J. RELATED CORRESPONDENCE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
One year ago, on January 1, 2003, Senate Bill (SB) 1703 became effective. Governor Davis signed the bill on September 20, 2002, and preparation for the consolidation began soon after. Section 1 of SB 1703 stated that the bill was intended as an incremental act and one year later on September 25, 2003, Governor Davis signed Assembly Bill (AB) 361, which became effective on January 1, 2004.
This first annual report addresses the provisions of these bills, the process and actions required to implement the provisions, progress made to date, and remaining tasks to complete. This report also will serve as the model for the progress report due to the Governor and Legislature on December 31, 2004, as mandated by SB 1703, and amended by AB 361. The legislation also requires the Legislative Analyst Office (LAO) to submit an evaluation to the Governor and Legislature on December 31, 2005. This report additionally discusses planned efforts that will enable SANDAG to provide input to the LAO for its evaluation.
To those unfamiliar with SB 1703, the following provides a brief summary of the legislation:
A consolidated transportation agency in San Diego is created from specified existing agencies, including the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB), and the North San Diego County Transit Development Board (NCTD). The consolidated transportation agency assumes certain responsibilities and functions (planning, programming, project development, and construction) of those agencies. The consolidated transportation agency is governed by a board of 20 members selected from specified areas within the county. The consolidated transportation agency assumes the powers of the transportation commission and is designated the regional transportation planning agency for its area. The agency’s votes are allocated among the board and a weighted vote is specified by formula. The Executive, Transportation, Regional Planning, and Borders Policy Committees are created and authorized to perform specific functions. The consolidated transportation agency is authorized to own, operate, and maintain property and to adopt regulations regarding specified transportation matters. The consolidated transportation agency is authorized to, among other things, contract for goods and services, employ legal counsel, provide retirement benefits to its employees, enter joint powers agreements, provide insurance, and issue bonds. The executive director is the administrator of the agency.
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To better understand the intent of the legislation, a section of the bill discussing Findings and Declarations of the Legislature is shown below:
“132350.1(a) There is an imperative need for comprehensive planning and implementation of regional transportation projects in the San Diego region. Diminution of congestion on the streets and highways in the San Diego region will facilitate passage of all Californians traveling through San Diego, and especially benefit persons who live or work in San Diego County who must commute to points within and outside the San Diego region on a daily basis. (b) Several separate limited-purpose transportation agencies have been established in the San Diego region, however, the San Diego region would benefit from coordinated and comprehensive planning by these agencies. (c) In view of the limited powers of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), to provide the needed comprehensive transportation planning and implementation without consolidation of certain responsibilities of the transit boards, the Legislature finds that consolidation of the planning, programming, project development, and construction activities of various transportation agencies in the San Diego region will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of implementing needed transportation infrastructure and services and provide for a focus on meeting the mobility needs of the region.”
A significant amount of progress was made this past year and, while there were some bumps in the road, there is much to celebrate. The consolidation brought together employees from three very different cultures. Recognition and respect of the agencies’ differences were very important in the process. Continuous communication and open dialogue between the consolidated transportation agency and the transit agencies were key to the process and will continue to be an important goal of the consolidated transportation agency.
There will be some immediate efficiencies to be gained by the consolidation, but the most significant impacts will not be immediate. The most significant impacts will be mid-to long-=term with a focus on improved integration of transit services throughout the county; improved integration of highway and transit decision-making, including multi-modal project planning and financing; and better integration of transit planning with land use and development decisions and with other infrastructure plans and investments, as intended by the legislation. It is anticipated that with a comprehensive plan and unity within the region, San Diego will be more effective in the pursuit of federal and state dollars to enable the implementation of infrastructure and services.
SANDAG is not alone; there are many other transportation agencies that are going through some type of organizational change. Others agencies have expressed an interest in SANDAG’s new role and organizational structure and are watching our progress closely.
The next 12 months will continue to be challenging for the agency, but there are many opportunities for success in addition to the consolidation. Major priorities for the upcoming year include the planned extension of the TransNet half-cent sales tax, the adoption of a Regional Comprehensive Plan, completion of major transportation projects, and the advancement of a Regional Transit Vision. Other challenges beyond the agency’s control, but that have a significant effect, include California’s budget problems and the pending reauthorization of the multi-year federal transportation bill.
As we look back over the last year, it is important to focus on the amount of progress made. The balance of this report focuses on these accomplishments.
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1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
Senate Bill (SB) 1703 (Peace) was signed into law in September 2002. The bill was referred to as the “San Diego Regional Transportation Consolidation Act.” The law, which became effective January 1, 2003, declared in Section 1 that the “…act is an incremental step toward establishing a regional agency having authority over a range of regional issues.” The section further established that there is “…a clear need for a regional agency having sufficient land-use authority to implement an efficient regional transportation system and develop a comprehensive plan coordinated with the regional transportation plan.” Certain provisions contained in SB 1703 were amended in September 2003 through the passage of AB 361 (Kehoe).
Thus, the Act recognized the important relationships that exist between regional land use and transportation decisions and the need for both a Regional Transportation Plan and a Regional Comprehensive Plan.
Below is a summary of key features of SB 1703 (Exhibit A), including amendments resulting from AB 361 (Kehoe, 2003) (Exhibit B). These features are identified with the associated bill number:
Consolidated transportation agency to be permanent with mandated participation by member agencies (SB 1703). Consolidation of SANDAG with the planning and programming functions of the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB), and the North San Diego County Transit Development Board (NCTD) in an initial transfer to take place prior to July 1, 2003 (SB 1703). Consolidation of the project development and construction functions of MTDB and NCTD in a subsequent transfer to take place prior to January 30, 2004 (SB 1703). Governance structure consisting of 20 locally elected representatives with weighted voting based on population as agreed to by the Board, and the County of Imperial as an ex officio member (SB 1703). A committee structure as agreed to by the Board consisting of Executive, Transportation, Regional Planning, and Borders Committees (SB 1703). Authority for the consolidated transportation agency to call an election, including an advisory election, in the County of San Diego on any ordinance or measure regarding the governance of or matters related to the powers, privileges, or duties of the consolidated transportation agency (SB 1703). AB 361 made a public vote mandatory to change the current governance structure, (reference last bullet). A report must be prepared by the consolidated transportation agency and submitted to the Governor and the Legislature every two years beginning in December 2004 regarding its progress in carrying out the provisions of the bill (SB 1703). AB 361 revised date, as shown. By December 31, 2005, the Legislative Analyst Office (LAO) must prepare a report to the Governor and the Legislature which evaluates and make recommendations on the consolidated transportation agency concerning governance structure; effectiveness in addressing the transportation needs of the region, including coordination and efficiencies in transportation planning and implementation as a result of the consolidation; effectiveness of agencies in addressing quality of life indicators; and the adequacy of the scope and authority for regional decision-making (SB 1703). AB 361 revised date, as shown.
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Revised language to reinforce the linkage between the Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) and the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) so they effectively work together to accomplish land use and transportation objectives and encourage the provision of financial incentives to implement the RCP. Various other technical amendments related to updates of the RCP and public participation (AB 361). Specified that there will be a public vote to make effective any legislation enacted to change the governance structure of the consolidated transportation agency from local officials of city and county government to any other governance structure (AB 361).
2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this report is to provide an annual review of progress made in implementing and carrying out provisions of SB 1703, as amended by AB 361. This will be the first annual report and covers the progress made during 2003 following the bill’s effective date of January 1, 2003. In addition, there are activities that are ongoing and scheduled for the future with regard to SB 1703 and progress on these activities is also reported.
This report will serve as a repository of key materials related to the consolidation, which are included as exhibits.
Finally, this report will serve as a model for the submittal due to the Governor and Legislature in December 2004.
3. BOARD STRUCTURE
SB 1703 changed the organizational structure for the consolidated transportation agency. The Board of Directors now consists of 20 members comprised of one primary representative selected by the governing body of each city in the county, with the exception of the City of San Diego, which has two representatives, and a member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Each city or county may select up to two alternates to serve when the primary is unavailable.
A majority of the member agencies constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Approval of actions require a majority vote of the members present on the basis of one vote per agency, and a majority of the weighted vote of the member agencies present. The City of San Diego determines how to allocate its single agency vote and its weighted votes between its two members. To accommodate the new voting structure, an automated system was implemented. Representatives from Caltrans, MTDB, NCTD, Imperial County, US Department of Defense, San Diego Unified Port District, San Diego Water Authority, and Baja California/Mexico serve as advisory members.
The legislation calls for four standing policy committees named the Executive, Transportation, Regional Planning, and Borders committees.
The Executive Committee consists of six voting members with Board members representing east county, north county coastal, north county inland, south county, and a representative each from the City of San Diego and the County of San Diego.
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The Transportation Committee consists of nine voting members with Board members or alternates representing east county, north county coastal, north county inland, south county, and the mayor or council member from the City of San Diego, a supervisor from the County of San Diego, a member from the MTD Board, a member from the NCTD Board, and a member of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. Granting the transit boards’ voting authority was a very important part of gaining their support of the bill.
As included in SB 1703, “Among its transportation responsibilities, the Transportation Committee shall provide a strong focus and commitment to meeting the public transit needs of the San Diego region, set transit funding criteria and recommend transit funding levels, and undertake transit responsibilities resulting from the consolidation as delegated by the Board”. Recognizing this intent, the Initial Transition Plan, approved by the SANDAG Board, delegates a high level of responsibility and authority to the Transportation Committee.
The Regional Planning Committee shall consist of six voting members with Board members or alternates representing east county, north county coastal, north county inland, south county, and the mayor or council member from the City of San Diego and a supervisor from the County of San Diego.
The Borders Committee consists of seven voting members with Board members or alternates representing east county, north county coastal, north county inland, south county, the mayor or council member from the City of San Diego, a supervisor from the County of San Diego, and a mayor, council member, or supervisor from the County of Imperial.
The legislation allows the Board to appoint other standing and ad hoc working groups to advise it in carryout its responsibilities. Discussed in more detail on page 17, the Board approved the formation of a policy advisory committee on Public Safety at its December 19, 2003, Board meeting.
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Public Safety Committee
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4. TRANSITION PROCESS
Board Member, Staff, and Peer Involvement
The transition from pre-SB 1703 to a “consolidated transportation agency” involved staff and Board member efforts from all three agencies: SANDAG, NCTD, and MTDB. There were necessary actions taken by each agency at the Committee and Board levels. In addition, there were two primary joint agency teams formed: one that involved Board members, and the other which included management staff.
Board Member Ad Hoc Working Group on Transition
An Ad Hoc Working Group on Transition was established consisting of three Board members each appointed from SANDAG, NCTD, and MTDB, for a total of nine members. These members were:
SANDAG: Jim Madaffer (City of San Diego), Ron Morrison (National City), Lori Holt Pfeiler (Escondido) NCTD: David Druker (Del Mar), Pia Harris-Ebert (San Marcos), Judy Ritter (Vista) MTDB: Tom Clabby (Lemon Grove), Bob Emery (Poway), Jerry Rindone (Chula Vista)
This Working Group met seven times between October 2002 and May 2003. At the outset of the process the Working Group adopted a “Statement of Purpose” as follows:
“Improving the quality of life for the region by improving mobility, with an emphasis on transit. We will work to get funding and then spend it wisely. We will deliver the services we promise.”
The statement was signed by all of the Ad Hoc Working Group members.
The two required transition plans were developed through this Ad Hoc Committee and recommended to the three Boards for action. In its last meeting in May 2003, the Ad Hoc Committee recommended that the consolidation oversight function be transferred to the Joint Committee on Regional Transit (JCRT). The JCRT was expanded to include representation from the SANDAG Board of Directors. The first meeting of the newly constituted JCRT was held in September 2003. The original JCRT consisted of three Board members, from each of the Transit Boards, and one Board member from SANDAG serving in an advisory role. With the expanded JCRT, the membership consists of three Board members from each agency, for a total of nine.
Staff Transition Team
A Staff Transition Team comprised of management staff from each of the three agencies also was established. This Team first met in mid-September 2002 and continued for 19 meetings through July 2003 when the final stages of the “subsequent” transition plan was being readied for Board action.
Early in the transition process the Team developed what was referred to as a “laundry list” of over 60 internal tasks that were necessary to implement the consolidation of required functions among the three agencies. This list is being maintained and updated on a regular basis to monitor progress
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and keep watch on activities necessary to complete consolidation. This status of this list is discussed subsequently in Section 6 of this report.
Peer Review Team
Another key element of the transition process included the use of Peer Review Team. This Team was comprised of five members all with various and extensive experience related to the functions of the three agencies, and the future function of the consolidated transportation agency:
Rita Geldert, City Manager, City of Vista Steve Heminger, Executive Director, San Francisco Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Arthur T. Leahy, Chief Executive Officer, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) David Rowlands, City Manager, City of Chula Vista Robert G. Stanley, Principal, Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
The Peer Review Team met in San Diego on January 20-21, 2003, and conducted interviews with major participants involved in the transition process from the three agencies. From this interview process, they prepared a report that included various recommendations related to consolidation. The Peer Panel Discussion Summary and observations as presented at the January 2003 Board Retreat are contained in Exhibit C. The Team was utilized again in May 2003 to gain its input on the “Subsequent Transition Plan.”
Legal and Policy Actions
The SANDAG Executive Committee and Board of Directors received monthly updates on the consolidation process during September through December 2002. Various actions were approved in preparation for January 2003 implementation of SB 1703:
October 2002 — appointment of the Ad Hoc Working Group and associated work program. December 2002 — draft bylaws and initial policies reviewed.
In January 2003 the new consolidated Board met for the first time and included the expanded representation and new voting structure as required by SB 1703. The changes to the Bylaws and SANDAG’s first new policy since consolidation regarding agency operations (#001) were adopted.
In February 2003, consistent with the schedule called for in SB 1703, the Initial Transition Plan (Exhibit D1) was approved by the SANDAG Board, which called for transition of the planning and programming functions from NCTD and MTDB in July 2003. Although not required by legislation, MTDB and NCTD concurred with the Plan(s) prior to the SANDAG Board.
The next key date was the June 2003 SANDAG Board meeting when the Transit Service Planning Policy (#018) and the required Subsequent Transition Plan (Exhibit D2) were both adopted. The new policy essentially confirmed in policy format the planning provisions agreed to by the three Boards in the Initial Transition Plan. The Subsequent Transition Plan was approved at the June 27, 2003, SANDAG Board meeting, several months ahead of the September 30, 2003, schedule
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called for in SB 1703. In addition, at this meeting seven other policies were approved that relate to consolidation.
Related to the expanded functions of the consolidated transportation agency, particularly with respect to implementation, new and revised policies were developed and adopted during the course of the year. New policies were reviewed with one or more Board policy committees prior to scheduling Board action. The JCRT was consulted on some policies as they relate to transit matters. There are four policies remaining that are under development and scheduled for action in 2004. These policies are: Public Participation for Construction and Environmental, Fare Setting, Transit Service Planning and Performance Monitoring, and Transportation and Land Use Coordination.
Those policies adopted by the SANDAG Board in 2003 include:
January 2003 001—Operations Policy for New Agency 002—Policies and Procedures for Policy Advisory Committees 003—Investment Policy
June 2003 004—Rules of Procedure for Board of Directors and Committees 005—Sponsorship of Events 006—Proclamations 007—Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program 008—Legal Matters 009—Discrimination Complaint Procedures (further amended October 2003) 010—Ballot Measures 011—Travel Expenses 012—Local Technical assistance 013—Conflict Resolution Procedure 014—Environmental Quality 015—Records Management 018—Transit Service Policies
October 2003 016—Procurement of Services 017—Delegation of Authority
November 2003 019—Project Plans, Specifications and Estimates 020—Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) for Capital Improvement Projects 021—Acquisition of Real property Interests and Relocation Assistance 022—Utility Agreements and Relocation 023—Procurement and Contracting – Equipment & Supplies 024—Procurement and Contracting – Construction
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5. TRANSITION PLANS AND CONSOLIDATION
Section 132353.1 of SB 1703 stated that the transition plan for the Initial Transfer of Planning and Programming Functions must be developed no later than by February 28, 2003, with implementation to occur no later than July 1, 2003. These deadlines were successfully met.
The SANDAG Board approved the transition plan for the Initial Transfer on February 28, 2003. Implementation of the plan began immediately after approval of the Initial Transition Plan and was completed by July 7, 2003. MTDB employees performing planning and programming functions were transferred to SANDAG on July 7, 2003. NCTD employees were officially transferred to SANDAG on September 1, 2003.
Section 132353.2 of SB 1703 states that the transition plan for the Subsequent Transfer of Project Development and Construction Functions must be developed no later than September 30, 2003, with implementation no later than January 30, 2004. These deadlines were successfully achieved.
The SANDAG Board approved the transition plan for the Subsequent Transfer on June 27, 2003. Following the transfer of NCTD employees in September 2003, a centralized Procurement and Contracts department was created with SANDAG and transferred NCTD employees. Implementation of the plan was completed by October 13, 2003, with employees from MTDB and NCTD performing project development and construction functions transferring to SANDAG. In December 2003, the SANDAG Board approved consolidating Web site functions by combining and transferring to the consolidated transportation agency staff members performing those functions from the Metropolitan Transit Development Board and SANDAG, by February 2004.
The Initial and Subsequent Transition Plans are included as Exhibits D1 and D2, respectively. As directed by the legislation, the Initial Transition Plan focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the consolidated transportation agency and the transit boards in planning for services and programs, including service and operational planning. The Plan identified a process that recognizes the close tie between short-range transit planning by the consolidated transportation agency and the preparation of a service implementation plan by the transit agencies. Recognizing existing services concepts, the Plan assures that revenue hours/miles budgeted in FY 2003 would be considered as minimum levels of service for each Transit Board and would assume net service levels to be added upon completion of the Oceanside-to-Escondido and Mission Valley East rail projects. The Plan did, however, acknowledge that if future funding shortfalls occur necessitating cutbacks in service, there would be a regionwide process of examination of service levels, protecting a ”lifeline” system of services. The Plan defines local route planning as intra-community service, with lower speeds, frequent stops, and community-based shuttles. The Plan additionally grants transit operators the discretion to make minor services changes and defines minor as less than 25 percent of revenue miles/hours of a route and within the operators existing approved budget. Regional transit service is defined as Corridor and Regional Service in the 2030 Regional Transportation Plan, along with inter-community service with lower speed and frequent stops.
With respect to the programming element of the Initial Transition Plan, two flow charts were developed that demonstrate different processes for operating funds and major capital projects. Flexibility is provided to allow the transit board to act as the claimant and grantee for operating
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items. The transit agencies would continue to develop annual operating budgets and related documentation for the annual claim process for Transportation Development Act (TDA), State Transit Assistance (STA), and other operating funds, and would provide input for the development of programs and projects to be funded with various capital funding programs.
The Subsequent Transition Plan further interprets statutory definitions in SB 1703, including local and minor improvement projects as required by the legislation. The definition of construction was defined as projects that expand the capacity of a current asset or involve the construction of a significant new asset, which would fall within SANDAG’s construction responsibilities. Examples include future double-tracking projects, major bridge and infrastructure replacements, new maintenance facilities, new grade separations, and new regional transit centers. Local and Minor Improvement Projects shall mean projects which maintain, preserve, or repair an existing asset without expanding its capacity or capability and are further categorized as operations or maintenance related.
The Subsequent Transition Plan includes a matrix of transferred and retained projects. Although the legislation excludes the Mission Valley East and Oceanside-to-Escondido Rail (SPRINTER) projects from transfer, the Plan provides the authority to transfer employees assigned to these projects to SANDAG if mutual agreement is reached. Separate and mutual agreements were reached. MTDB employees working on the Mission Valley East project were transferred to SANDAG on October 13, 2003. The NCTD Board approved an agreement stating that the employees assigned to the SPRINTER will transfer to SANDAG upon completion of the project and will be afforded the same benefits and protections as all employees transferred as part of the consolidation at its December 2003 Board meeting.
With the exception of the operation of public transit systems, the legislation provides for the transfer and consolidation of any or all functions, personnel, and funding of either agency to the consolidated transportation agency if agreed to by both parties. As such, there are a few more transfers that are slated to occur in subsequent stages. In January 2004, the MTDB employees performing Web Site services will transfer to SANDAG. Currently under review is the potential consolidation and transfer of Information Technology (IT), and Information Systems (IS).
With the implementation of planning, programming, project development, and construction functions, and related support functions, the SANDAG team has nearly doubled in size, from 99 positions to 172 positions. Sixty-five positions transferred from MTDB and eight positions transferred from NCTD. The new organization chart is displayed in Exhibit E. To accommodate the new roles and responsibilities, the agency structure has changed dramatically. Five divisions, plus the executive office, have been created which include:
Executive Office Administration Finance Technical Services Land Use and Transportation Planning Mobility Management and Project Implementation
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Board of Directors
Executive Office
Department of Mobility Department of Land Use Department of Department Department of Management and and Transportation Project Implementation Administration of Finance Technical Services Planning
6. INTERNAL ACTIONS
As with any consolidation it was important to recognize the differences among the three corporate cultures, including differences in policies, benefits, and structure. As noted earlier, to address all of the differences an implementation list was developed which is summarized in Exhibit F. Over 60 individual tasks were identified and categorized by areas of responsibility. Through the tremendous efforts of many individuals, over 60 percent of the tasks have been completed, with most of the remaining tasks nearly complete. The consolidation tasks addressed administrative procedures, compensation and benefits, procurement, financing and procurement systems, contracts, and office space.
The checklist below provides a summary of the administrative work completed over the course of the past 12 months.
PROGRESS REPORT
Task Status
¾ Administrative Rules and Regulations Manual 9 ¾ Consolidated Transportation Agency Organizational Chart 9 ¾ Consolidated Transportation Agency Benefits Program 9 ¾ Integrated Accounting System 9 ¾ Projects, Contracts, Grants Consolidation 9 ¾ Legislative Advocacy Services Consolidation 9 ¾ Centralized Procurement 9 ¾ Office Space Under Construction ¾ Information Systems and Technology Consolidation Under Review
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To accommodate all of the employees transferring to the consolidated transportation agency, a comprehensive search for office space was initiated. Proximity to a transit stop and the ability to house all of the employees in one building were essential requirements. The cost of the lease including the necessary tenant improvements was another critical factor in the decision-making process. Following a thorough search, the decision was made to remain at 401 B Street and to lease portions of three additional floors to augment the existing two floors. The lease was signed on July 25, 2003, and space plans were developed. Construction of tenant improvements is in process. The move-in dates will be staged, with the first move-in scheduled for late January 2004.
Consolidation of the differing benefits packages was one of the most challenging items on the implementation list. Article 6 of SB 1703 states that no employee would suffer loss of employment or reduction in wages, health, and welfare and other benefits; seniority, retirement benefits or contributions made to retirement plans; or any other condition of employment as a result of the consolidation. All three agencies had very different salary and benefit packages. As it would have been cost-prohibitive for all employees to receive all of the benefits institutionalized at the three agencies, an overall approach was taken. In other words, the employees were granted, in whole, the same overall package, but not necessarily the same individual benefits to which they were accustomed.
Other challenges included the integration of finance systems, centralizing procurement, transferring contracts and grants, and the development of administrative policies. Tasks remaining include the completion of a project development and construction manual, procurement manual, position duty statements, and the transfer of additional contracts and grants.
Although SB 1703 did not require consolidated “lobbying” efforts, the bill did state that the consolidated transportation agency, NCTD, and MTDB would work together to obtain funds for transit projects and services. Toward that end, an agreement was executed in May 2003 between the three agencies, and the City of San Diego, for the purposes of contracting for federal and state lobbying services. And for the first time, MTDB, NCTD, and SANDAG developed a joint federal legislative agenda and together visited the San Diego Congressional Delegation in Washington, D.C., with a unified message. These joint efforts proved very successful with over $123 million in federal discretionary transportation funds anticipated to be appropriated to the San Diego region.
Due to the state budget situation and reauthorization of the federal transportation bill still pending, the decision has been made to delay changing federal and state representation at this time. Joint lobbying efforts between SANDAG, the transit boards, and the City of San Diego will continue with SANDAG as the lead coordinator.
There are other complicated issues in regard to consolidation that are currently under review, including ownership of property and the definition of operations. For example, which entity should hold ownership of real and personal property when the project is implemented by the consolidated transportation agency, and which agency would be responsible for the liability? With regard to the definition of operations, SB 1703 specifically excludes operations from the consolidation, but what is included in the definition of operations is not necessarily “black and white.” Staffs from the three agencies are working toward a resolution to these issues in early 2004.
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7. EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS
SB 1703, as amended by AB 361, requires the consolidated transportation agency to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature by December 31 of even-numbered years beginning in 2004 regarding the progress in carrying out the provisions of the Act. Exhibit G describes in detail, the provisions of the Act and the progress made to date implementing these provisions.
Since SB 1703 became effective on January 1, 2003, SANDAG has been faced with a series of challenges, including the state budget problems, the reauthorization of TransNet, the region’s half- cent transportation sales tax which sunsets in 2008, and the reauthorization of the Federal Transportation Bill. In the midst of these challenges, the complicated and complex process of consolidation continued and nearly all of the provisions have been implemented.
The following are a few examples of major actions taken by the SANDAG Board over the past year that demonstrate the effectiveness of consolidation:
December 2002
The SANDAG Board supported a joint legislative program incorporating the legislative programs from the transit boards.
January 2003
The SANDAG Board delegated considerable responsibility and authority to the Transportation Committee, the committee that provides voting power to the transit boards.
o Provide oversight for consolidated transit responsibilities. o Provide policy oversight for transportation plans, and corridor and systems studies. o Establish/approve transportation prioritization criteria. o Establish/approve policies and monitor “use it or lose it “project funding. o Approve TDA (Transportation Development Act) Claim, RTIP (Regional Transportation Improvement Program) and STIP (State Transportation Improvement Program amendments. o Recommend funding allocations to the Board. o Approve transit operator budgets for funding. o Approve Short-Range Transit Plans. o Approve a regional fare policy (consistent with the transition plan). o Conduct public hearings as delegated by the Board. o Approve contracts for transit up to the amount approved by the Board (for expenditures outside the Board approved budget). o Advise the Board on other transportation policy-level issues. o Recommend a legislative program for transportation and transit.
October 2003
SANDAG, as the consolidated transportation agency, faced a major test at the October 17, 2003, Transportation Committee meeting. This issue revolved around a $309 million shortfall in FY 2003/04 due to cost increases and the temporary suspensions of the Traffic Congestion Relief Program (TCRP) and the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding programs.
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The Transportation Committee approved a series of adjustments to the programming and scheduling of various projects and other policy decisions that would reduce the shortfall and delay specific projects. This will likely be the first of many challenging decisions that the consolidated transportation agency will be faced with over the next few years.
December 2003
The SANDAG Board accepted the draft Regional Comprehensive Plan for distribution to member agencies and the public for an initial review period, beginning on December 19, 2003, and lasting through March 1, 2004.
At the December 19, 2003, Board meeting, SANDAG concurred with the Transportation Committee’s recommendation to approve the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Alignment in the University City Area, as part of the Mid-Coast LRT Alignment from Old Town To University City. The Transportation Committee played a key role leading to this decision following review of the alignment alternatives at its October and November 2003 meetings.
SANDAG-ARJIS Consolidation
Not directly related to SB 1703, but another regional building block action taken by the SANDAG Board at its December 27, 2003, meeting was approval of the Automated Regional Justice Information System, (ARJIS)/SANDAG Consolidation Plan. Since April 2003, the consolidation of ARJIS into SANDAG has been actively pursued by the ARJIS/SANDAG Consolidation Committee, a working group composed of members from both the ARJIS Board and Chiefs’/Sheriffs’ Management Committee. This consolidation is viewed as very beneficial for the community, regional public safety activities, ARJIS, and SANDAG.
MTDB-Transit Boards Consolidation
Although not a SANDAG Board action, but spurred by consolidation, were actions taken in 2003 by MTDB combining the San Diego Transit Corporation (SDTC) and San Diego Trolley, Inc. (SDTI) Boards under the umbrella of the Metropolitan Transit Development Board. Consistent with this action, MTDB decided to change its name to the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS).
External Indicators
On a positive note, in July 2003, Moody’s Investors Service assigned an A1 rating with a stable outlook to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board. Its summary included an opinion that “a recent merger among MTDB, SANDAG, and the North San Diego County Transit Development Board is a credit strength.”
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LAO Report
Legislation requires the Legislative Analyst Office (LAO) to prepare a report to the Governor and the Legislature by December 31 2005, which evaluates and makes recommendations on the consolidated transportation agency. The LAO is charged with evaluating the following:
Effectiveness of current governance structure; including but not limited to public participation, accountability, proportional representation, and examination of various alternative governance structures. Effectiveness in addressing transportation needs of the region, including coordination and efficiencies in transportation planning and implementation as a result of the consolidation. Effectiveness of addressing quality of life indicators including but not limited to land use patterns, a viable and sustainable economy, affordable public transportation, affordable housing, transportation mobility options, air and water quality, and open space and natural habitat preservation, including, but not limited to, the agency created by the Act (SANDAG) and the County Board of Supervisors. Adequacy of scope and authority for regional decision-making.
Opinion Surveys
To enable SANDAG to provide meaningful input to the LAO, a number of efforts have been identified. The first effort was the development of an opinion survey, Exhibit H, intended to obtain input from stakeholders. The survey was sent to 299 stakeholders and 101 responses (34 percent) were received. The results, shown in detail in Exhibit I, are generally positive. Respondents feel that consolidation will have the most positive effects on the agency’s ability to address transportation issues and to promote development patterns that improve residents’ housing, travel, and employment choices. Although still receiving favorable ratings, consolidation is thought to have less of a potential effect on our ability to increase the supply of housing, preserve natural habitats, and improve air and water quality. The survey provided an opportunity for comments, which are included in the same exhibit.
The survey questions are intended to garner opinions as to the effectiveness of consolidation and whether SANDAG adequately represents the views and interests of the region. The survey will be conducted again in the fall of 2004 and 2005 to help evaluate changes in perceptions and opinions about the effectiveness and impacts of consolidation over time.
Peer Panel Recommendations
The Peer Review Panel, whose role was discussed in Section 4 of this report, identified the following areas in which the success of the consolidation can be measured:
Improved transit service an improved quality for the travel experience Capturing added resources for transit investment and expanded travel options Streamlining decision-making processes and heightened responsiveness to transportation needs and markets Increased efficiency in both service delivery and resource use; and
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An increased sense of trust and a shared sense of accomplishment on behalf of agency staff, board members and citizens.
The Peer Panel Discussion Summary, Exhibit C, cautioned not to expect significant immediate impacts. The most significant impacts will be mid- to long-term with a focus on improved integration of transit services throughout the county; improved integration of highway and transit decision-making, including multimodal project planning and financing; and better integration of transit planning with land use and development decisions and with other infrastructure plans and investments.
As pointed out by the Peer Panel, recognition of the different corporate cultures due to a different reference of timeframes has been and will continue to be critical. Planning organizations have a focus that extends years, and decades into the future, whereas operating agencies have a focus that is defined in days, hours, and minutes. Effective and continuous communication has been and will continue to be essential to the process, including regular dialogue with the other agencies that are undergoing fundamental changes.
An appreciation of the accomplishments of the last year as well as an understanding of the stress and added workload related to the consolidation was an important message that was communicated to the employees by the Executive Director, Exhibit J.
8. CONCLUSION: REMAINING WORK PROGRAM
While a considerable amount of progress was made this first year, there are some tasks remaining to complete. By the end of summer 2004, the tenant improvements will be complete and all of the consolidated employees will be housed under one roof. Having all of the employees in one building will not only improve efficiencies, but will help to form a more integrated and cohesive organization. Over the next year, consolidation of additional functions will be resolved, for example in the areas of Information Systems and Information Technology.
The first report on progress in implementing the provisions of SB 1703 and AB 361 is due to the Governor and Legislature no later than December 31, 2004. Using this report as a base, preparation for this submittal will continue. The Legislative Analyst Office’s evaluation and recommendation to the Governor and Legislature is due no later than December 31, 2005. Data from the surveys and focus groups will provide SANDAG with input to assist the LAO with its report.
As suggested by the Peer Panel, we will continue to make every effort to reinforce and sustain a positive base, to build on the trust and respect of each agency and all individuals for one another, and to make a concerted effort to establish a regular dialogue with other agencies that are undergoing fundamental changes.
19 The attachment to this Agenda Item may be obtained by contacting SANDAG’s Clerk of the Board at (619) 595-5602.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 04-01- 17 JANUARY 23, 2004 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE
TEA-21 REAUTHORIZATION AND Discussion FY 2005 APPROPRIATIONS FUNDING REQUEST During the past year, the Board’s approved project list, along with the associated maps Recommendation and fact sheets, was presented to the congressional delegation on several occasions
The Transportation Committee by SANDAG and the transit boards. The recommends that the Board of Directors approach was well received and over approve the attached list of transportation $123 million in federal discretionary funding project federal funding requests for use in for transportation projects for San Diego has the ongoing multi-year TEA-21 been included in the pending FY 2004 reauthorization and FY 2005 Appropriations bill. appropriations process.
For FY 2005 appropriations, there are two Introduction new projects proposed for the Committee’s consideration. The first project, with an In February 2003, the Transportation estimate cost ranging between $90 million Committee recommended and the SANDAG and $115 million depending upon the Board approved a list of transportation selected alternative, would construct direct projects for federal funding consideration in freeway-to-freeway connections from both the reauthorization of the State Route (SR) 125 to SR 94. This freeway st Transportation Equity Act of the 21 Century expansion would double the capacity for East (TEA-21) and the FY 2004 Appropriations bill. County commuters. An FY 2005 The FY 2004 Appropriations bill, approved by appropriations request of $3 million is the U.S. House of Representatives, is pending proposed for the Project Study phase. The final approval by the U.S. Senate. TEA-21, the second proposed new project, requested by multi-year transportation act that expired on the North County Transit District (NCTD), September 29, 2003, is currently on a five- would construct a new transit center in the month extension that ends February 29, 2004. San Luis Rey area of Oceanside. This project has a total estimated cost of $3 million with a Since reauthorization of TEA -21 is not yet federal funding request for $2.4 million. Both finalized, there is an opportunity to review of these projects are consistent with the project list developed last year. In SANDAG’s Regional Transportation Plan: addition, the FY 2004 Appropriations bill is MOBILITY 2030, and staff recommends their expected to be finalized this month and the inclusion in the attached project listing is FY 2005 appropriations process will begin recommended. over the next few months. In addition, for purposes of enhancing opportunities for future federal funding, staff recommends broadening the “rail/Intermodal improvements” category to include the 2 region’s railroads: LOSSAN (Los Angeles - San Diego) and SPRINTER corridors, and the San Diego and Arizona Eastern (SD&AE) Railway is recommended. This broadened category also would respond to NCTD’s request that SANDAG consider support of the expansion of the SPRINTER Rail Line for consideration in the reauthorization of TEA-21.
Other changes include updated cost estimates and changes resulting from either the receipt or reduction of other revenue sources. These changes are shown in bold italics. For a comprehensive view, the list also includes the anticipated FY 2004 Appropriations.
Over the next several months, it will be important to meet with our congressional delegation to discuss San Diego’s critical transportation needs and how, through the partnering of federal, state, and local governments, projects such as the ones on the list can be implemented. As with last year, a unified, multi-mode approach will be beneficial to the region.
The Transportation Committee reviewed the list of transportation project federal funding requests and recommends forwarding to the Board for approval.
GARY L. GALLEGOS Executive Director
Attachment
Key Staff Contact: Ellen Roundtree, (619) 595-5631; [email protected]
SANDAG Board of Directors January 23, 2004 – Agenda Item # 17 (APPROVE) 01/16/2004 Attachment 1
Proposed Requests for TEA-21 Reauthorization Earmarks and FY 2005 Appropriations Not in Priority Order
Senators: Barbara Boxer; Dianne Feinstein Congressional District: 49th Darrell Issa; 50th Randy "Duke" Cunningham; 51st Bob Filner; 52nd Duncan Hunter; 53rd Susan Davis
Pending FY FY 2005 Congressional 2004 Appropriation Identifier District (s) Project Description TEA-21 Reauthorization NeedCHANGE FY 2004 Appropriation Request Appropriation Request CHANGE
Highway Projects
A 49th and 50th I-5/SR 78 Interchange Improvements Total Request $150,000,000 Preliminary Engineering/Environmental $4,000,000 $4,000,000 Phase
B 49th SR 76 East (Melrose to I-15) Total Request $89,000,000 Environmental/Advanced Mitigation $5,000,000 $5,000,000 (Mission to I-15 segment) Construction (Melrose to Mission) $84,000,000 Environmental (Mission to I-15) $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
C 50th I-5/Sorrento Valley & Genesee Total Request $121,400,000 Project Report/ Environmental/Preliminary $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $9,900,000 ↑ Interchanges Engineering/Design
D 49th and 50th North Coast I-5 (HOV/ML/BRT) - Total Request (Stage 1) $490,000,000 Near-Term Operational Improvements $25,000,000 $1,500,000 $23,500,000 (including Connectors at I-5 and SR 56) HOV lane extension to Manchester Project elements have been expanded Lomas Santa Fe Interchange/Auxiliary Lanes Environmental SR56/I-I-5 $1,000,000 La Jolla Village Drive to Vandergrift $500,000
E 50th, 51st, I-805 Corridor (HOV/ML/BRT) Initial Right-of-Way Acquisition and $80,000,000 Preliminary Engineering and $2,500,000 $4,000,000 ↑ 52nd, 53rd Environmental Studies Operational Improvements
F 52nd SR 67 ( Mapleview to Dye Rd) Total Request: $31,000,000 Project Studies/Environmental Phase $7,000,000 $7,000,000 Environmental Phase $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $7,000,000 Design Phase $24,000,000
G 52nd SR 52 East (SR 125 to SR 67) Total Request $92,500,000 ↑ Remaining Project Need $13,000,000 $20,000,000 ↑
H 49th, 50th, and I-15 Managed Lanes Total Request $364,000,000 Complete Design Phase $10,000,000 $2,000,000 $8,000,000 52nd
I 53rd I-5 and I-8 Connector Total Request $21,000,000 ↓ Project Studies/Environmental Phase $2,000,000 $2,000,000
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Proposed Requests for TEA-21 Reauthorization Earmarks and FY 2005 Appropriations Not in Priority Order
Senators: Barbara Boxer; Dianne Feinstein Congressional District: 49th Darrell Issa; 50th Randy "Duke" Cunningham; 51st Bob Filner; 52nd Duncan Hunter; 53rd Susan Davis
Pending FY FY 2005 Congressional 2004 Appropriation Identifier District (s) Project Description TEA-21 Reauthorization NeedCHANGE FY 2004 Appropriation Request Appropriation Request CHANGE
Transit New Starts Projects
J 52nd, and 53rd Mission Valley East Light Rail Trolley Remaining Multi-year Authorization $152,300,000 Annual appropriation request per FFGA $65,000,000 $65,000,000 $65,000,000 Per FFGA Extension prior to FY 2004 appropriation of $65 million; amount remaining after approval of the $65 million is $87.3 million
K 49th and 50th Oceanside-Escondido Rail Project (the Remaining Multi-year Authorization $114,200,000 Annual appropriation request per FFGA $48,000,000 $48,000,000 $55,000,000 Per FFGA Sprinter) prior to FY 2004 Appropriation of $48 million; after amount remaining is $66.2 million
L 50th and 53rd Mid-Coast Light Rail Trolley (LRT) Includes LRT from Old Town Station to $335,000,000 ↑ Preliminary Engineering and $5,000,000 $5,000,000 ↑ Extension-project scope change University City Environmental Old-Town-to-University Town Center
Rail/Intermodal Improvement Total Request $76,300,000 Total Request $8,400,000 $1,400,000 Program M-1 49th, 50th, and LOSSAN Corridor (from Oceanside to 53rd San Diego Solana Beach Intermodal Facility - ↓ move to Bus Program $7,000,000 - ↓ (Move to Bus Program) Encinitas Double Track - ↓ Encinitas Double Track $0 $0 Encinitas Pedestrian Crossings $1,200,000 Encinitas Pedestrian Crossings $1,200,000 $1,200,000 Leucadia Blvd. Grade Separation $200,000 Leucadia Blvd. Grade Separation (PSR Only) $200,000 $200,000 Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization $9,000,000 Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization - - Santa Margarita River Bridge $14,500,000 Santa Margarita River Bridge - - Sorrento-Miramar Curve Realignment $15,300,000 Sorrento-Miramar Curve Realignment - - Grade Separations $20,000,000 Grade Separations - - Other Infrastructure $16,100,000 Other Infrastructure - -
M-2 51st San Diego and Arizona Eastern TBD New - Railway-Intermodal Yard and Railroad Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Improvement
M-3 49th and 50th Sprinter Expansion and Other TBD New - Improvements
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Proposed Requests for TEA-21 Reauthorization Earmarks and FY 2005 Appropriations Not in Priority Order
Senators: Barbara Boxer; Dianne Feinstein Congressional District: 49th Darrell Issa; 50th Randy "Duke" Cunningham; 51st Bob Filner; 52nd Duncan Hunter; 53rd Susan Davis
Pending FY FY 2005 Congressional 2004 Appropriation Identifier District (s) Project Description TEA-21 Reauthorization NeedCHANGE FY 2004 Appropriation Request Appropriation Request CHANGE Bus Discretionary Program Projects
N 49th Oceanside Transit Maintenance and Total Request $2,400,000 Total Request $2,400,000 - $2,400,000 Security Improvements
O 50th Escondido Bus Maintenance Facility Total Request - Total Request $2,600,000 $500,000 - ↓
O-1 49th San Luis Rey Transit Center Total Request $2,400,000 New Total Request $2,400,000 New
O-2 50th Solana Beach Transit Center moved from LOSSAN List $7,000,000 - - $7,000,000 ↑
P 50th Mira Mesa Multi-modal Center Total Request $750,000 Total Request $750,000 $750,000 ↓
Q 52nd Spring Valley Multi-modal Center Total Request $1,800,000 Total Request $1,800,000 $600,000 $1,200,000
Regional Programs
R All Transit First Implementation (BRT) Total Request $75,000,000 Initiate final design phase $2,000,000 $400,000 $1,600,000
S All-Park Blvd. Regional Rail Grade Separation Program Total Request $100,000,000 8th Ave. (Park Blvd.) at Harbor Drive $7,000,000 $7,000,000 Crossing is in (including Pedestrian Crossings Pedestrian/Railroad Grade Separation 53rd District
T 53rd San Diego Joint Transportation Operations Total Request $13,600,000 Total Project Need $13,600,000 $400,000 $13,200,000 Center (ITS)
Border Projects
U 51st SR 905 (change is to backfill potential Total Request $69,500,000 ↑ Accelerate construction of structures $10,000,000 $3,000,000 $7,000,000 TCRP shortfall at La Media/SR 125 interchange area V 51st SR 11 and East Otay Mesa POE Total Request $188,000,000 ↑ Complete the design phase $10,000,000 $10,000,000
W 51st Otay Mesa Port of Entry - Southbound Total Request $15,200,000 ↑ Total Project Need $14,900,000 $15,200,000 ↑ Truck Lane Improvements
X 51st SR 94/SR 125 Connector Total Request $105,000,000 New Project Studies/Environmental Phase $3,000,000 $3,000,000 New (shortfall)
Total 2,697,350,000 264,950,000 122,900,000 280,550,000
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 04-01- 18 JANUARY 23, 2004 ACTION REQUESTED – INFORMATION
IMPACTS OF GOVERNOR’S significantly. The key components are as FY 2004-05 BUDGET PROPOSAL follows:
• The budget proposes to repeal the special Discussion statutory designation of Traffic
Congestion Relief Program (TCRP) As required by State Law, Governor projects. The proposal however states Schwarzenegger released his budget proposal that: “To the degree that these are the for the FY 2004-05 on Friday, highest priority local or state projects, it is January 10, 2003. The $97.2 billion budget anticipated that funding will be sought includes $76.1 billion in General Fund and through the State Transportation $21.1 billion in Special Fund expenditures. Improvement Program (STIP) or other The proposal reflects program reductions and funding sources.” To begin immediately higher revenue forecasts. According to the is an evaluation and prioritization of summary charts included in the budget projects that have specific criterion, proposal, total General Fund expenditures are including federal discretionary matching proposed to be $1.966 billion less than FY funds, economic growth opportunities, 2003-04 levels, with General Fund revenues demonstrated linkage between housing and transfers assumed to be $1.780 billion and transportation, and those that are higher than in FY 2003-04. The inherited debt already under construction and for which is estimated to be $22.1 billion and to address financial obligations have been made. this debt the Governor is proposing a four- part economic recovery plan consisting of: • The budget proposes to suspend the
Proposition 42 transfer of $1.127 billion • The Economic Recovery Bond Act to ($947.2 million for TCRP projects and refinance a portion of the inherited debt; $179.5 million for allocation to local • A budget for FY 2004-05 that moves governments for streets and road toward structural balance; maintenance) for FY 2004-05. Unlike the • A constitutional amendment to require suspension in previous years, this balanced budgets with prudent reserves suspension is not subject to a repayment in the future; and obligation from the General Fund. • The improvement of the business and jobs
climate in order to revitalize the State’s • As you will recall, the FY 2003-04 Budget economy and increase revenue growth included an appropriation of $189 million over time. to meet cash management needs for TCRP
projects. The mid-year budget correction, The budget reflects reductions in many of the previously proposed, eliminates this major program areas and transportation was appropriation. not an exception. There are several elements of the proposal that effect transportation 2
• The Governor’s budget also proposes to Public Safety repeal Chapter 697, which would place The Budget proposes a 7.3 percent decrease before the voters a $9.95 billion general over the revised FY 2003-04 Budget for obligation bond to fund and construct various programs within the Public Safety intercity high-speed rail service. category.
• On the positive side, the Governor Energy endorses the use of Grant Anticipation The Administration has developed an energy Revenue Vehicles (GARVEE) bond plan that involves: (1) the creation of a proceeds and the budget includes $800 uniform State strategy to stimulate private million from federal GARVEE for investment in our energy markets and align allocation by the California the State’s energy agencies to support that Transportation Commission (CTC). strategy; (2) the creation of a working wholesale power market; (3) assures • The Administration has indicated that the adequate and diverse fuel for power reauthorization of the federal generation; (4) encourages cost-effective transportation program is a high priority conservation by increasing demand-response and has committed to taking a very active to changing electricity markets; and (5) enacts role in pursuing California’s fair share of electricity reserve requirements for power federal assistance. generators.
• The Administration recognizes the role Homeland Security that transportation projects play in The Governor’s Budget proposes for the economic growth and mobility of people Office of Emergency Services, $160.3 million and goods in California and plans to work in federal funds for FY 2003-04 and $4.6 with the transportation stakeholders, million in federal funds for FY 2004-05 to business and labor communities in a full provide training, equipment, and planning review of opportunities to fully leverage for the purposes of homeland security. A State and federal transportation spring budget change will be proposed when resources. the federal Fiscal Year 2004 funds are known.
These proposals, particularly the repeal of the Next Steps TCRP program, will have a significant impact on San Diego. Staff has prepared the There will be a great deal of activity attached facts sheets that demonstrate the surrounding the Governor’s budget proposal impact of each of these proposals on San over the next six months as there are many Diego projects. It will be important for more steps involved in the budget process. SANDAG to work closely with the Following is a list of key dates in the budget Administration and the Legislature during process. this process. • February - The Legislative Analyst Office Other areas of interest: submits an analysis of the budget, including recommendations for changes. Vehicle License Fee (VLF) Backfill The Budget includes full reimbursement to • Mid-May - An update of General Fund local governments for the VLF offset revenues, expenditures, and reserve program, totaling approximately $4.1 billion estimates based on the latest economic for FY 2004-05; this is approximately $1.3 forecast is released. This update is known billion more than will be appropriated for as the “May Revise.” FY 2003-04.
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• Late June - The Legislature submits the Budget Act to the Governor; the Governor has line item veto authority.
Staff will continue to follow the budget process closely and provide updates to the Board as soon as information is known.
GARY L. GALLEGOS Executive Director
Attachment
Key Staff Contact: Ellen Roundtree (619) 595-5631; [email protected]
SANDAG Board of Directors January 23, 2004 – Agenda Item #18 INFORMATION The attachment to this Agenda Item may be obtained by contacting SANDAG’s Clerk of the Board at (619) 595-5602.