Ramona Finnila BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA · Week 2002 and to encourage member agencies to approve...

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AGENDA

Friday, September 27, 2002 9 a.m.

SANDAG 401 B Street, 7th Floor

San Diego, CA

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

• INTRODUCTION OF HON. ERNESTO RUFFO, MEXICO’S COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHERN BORDER AFFAIRS

• RIDESHARE WEEK

• PUBLIC HEARING – CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

• LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ANNUAL REPORT

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Board Members Ron Morrison, Chair Councilmember, National City Mickey Cafagna, Vice Chair Mayor, Poway Ramona Finnila Councilmember, Carlsbad Shirley Horton Mayor, Chula Vista Chuck Marks Mayor Pro Tem, Coronado Richard Earnest Councilmember, Del Mar Richard Ramos Councilmember, El Cajon Dennis Holz Councilmember, Encinitas Lori Pfeiler Mayor, Escondido Diane Rose Mayor, Imperial Beach Art Madrid Mayor, La Mesa Mary Sessom Mayor, Lemon Grove Betty Harding Councilmember, Oceanside Dick Murphy Mayor, San Diego Hal Martin Councilmember, San Marcos Hal Ryan Councilmember, Santee Joe Kellejian Councilmember, Solana Beach Judy Ritter Mayor Pro Tem, Vista Ron Roberts Supervisor, County of San Diego

Advisory Members

Pedro Orso-Delgado, District Director California Department of Transportation Leon Williams, Chairman Metropolitan Transit Development Board Julianne Nygaard, Chair North San Diego County Transit Development Board CAPT Christopher Schanz, USN U.S. Department of Defense Jess Van Deventer, Commissioner San Diego Unified Port District Bud Lewis, Director San Diego County Water Authority Rodulfo Figueroa Aramoni Consul General of Mexico Gary L. Gallegos Executive Director, SANDAG

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA Friday, September 27, 2002

ITEM # RECOMMENDATION

+ 1. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 2, 2002 BOARD MEETING APPROVE

2. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

CONSENT ITEMS (3 through 12)

The Board of Directors will take action on all items on the consent agenda without further discussion and with one vote unless an item is pulled by a Board member or by a

member of the public for comment.

+ 3. SUMMARY OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2002 POLICY DEVELOPMENT BOARD

MEETING APPROVE

4. DISCUSSIONS AND ACTIONS FROM POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEES APPROVE

+ A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (September 13, 2002) + B. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS (August 8, 2002;

September 12, 2002)

+ C. REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING (August 2, 2002) + D. BORDERS COMMITTEE MEETING (August 7, 2002)

5. TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) (Sookyung Kim) +A. FY 2003 REVISED APPORTIONMENT AND ALLOCATIONS

(Resolution 2003-8) APPROVE

The County Auditor has identified additional TDA funds for FY 2003. The Metropolitan

Transit Development Board (MTDB) and several bicycle and pedestrian project sponsorshave requested the additional funds as part of a claim amendment (see Agenda Item #5-B). North County Transit District (NCTD) has opted to keep the additional funds in its account to be claimed at a later time. Allocation of these additional TDA funds is recommended for approval.

+B. FY 2003 CLAIM AMENDMENTS (Resolutions 2003-9; 2003-10) APPROVE Two claim amendments are recommended for approval for various bicycle and

pedestrian projects and for the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB) for its FY 2003 claim (see Agenda Item #5-A).

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+ 6. 2002 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 1 (Resolution 2003-11) (Sookyung Kim)

APPROVE

SANDAG has received requests for project additions and revisions to the 2002 RTIP by

various agencies. This amendment reflects these requests and the fund exchanges approved by the Transportation Committee at its September 12, 2002 meeting.

+ 7. PROGRESS REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS (Jose Nuncio) INFORMATION

This report summarizes the current status of major highway, transit, arterial, traffic

management, and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) projects in SANDAG’s four-year Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). The TransNet one-half percent local sales tax and other local, state, and federal sources fund these projects.

+ 8. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT $95,000 FROM THE

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT, AMEND THE FY 2003 OVERALL WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET, AND AMEND THE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE CENTRAL INTERSTATE 5 CORRIDOR STUDY (Resolution 2003-12) (Mike Hix)

APPROVE

The Port District has agreed to fund additional analyses of access options from

Interstate 5 to San Diego International Airport and the marine terminals at Tenth Avenue and Bay Marina Drive. These projects and other recommendations from the Central I-5 Corridor Study will be incorporated into the 2030 Regional Transportation Plan.

+ 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CORRECTION TO THE AMENDMENT TO

CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS) (Resolution 2003-13) (Wayne Sink)

APPROVE

At the request of CalPERS, approval of this resolution would correct the amendment

authorized on August 2, 2002 to change SANDAG’s employee retirement plan.

+ 10. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE (Julie Wiley) ACCEPT FOR FILING

The Board approved the Notice and Proposed Amendment for distribution at its June

28, 2002 meeting. The public comment period has expired. No comments were received. Approval of the Proposed Amendment to Conflict of Interest Code for filing with the County of San Diego will continue the review process necessary to update the list of designated positions subject to filing annual economic disclosure statements and the financial disclosure categories applicable to such designated positions.

+ 11. QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT – PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2002

(Marlene Kelleher) INFORMATION

State law requires that the Board be provided a quarterly report of investments held by

SANDAG. This report includes all money under the direction or care of SANDAG as of June 30, 2002, including funds of the San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission and SourcePoint.

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+ 12. REPORT ON THE CALIFORNIA BIODIVERSITY COUNCIL QUARTERLY MEETING (Janet Fairbanks)

INFORMATION

The California Biodiversity Council (CBC) held its quarterly meeting on August 28 and

29, 2002 in Alturas, California. The CBC is a statewide council established to design a strategy to preserve biological diversity and coordinate implementation of this strategy through regional and local institutions.

PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS

13. Members of the public shall have the opportunity to address the Board on any issue within the jurisdiction of the Board. Anyone desiring to speak shall reserve time by filing a written request with the Clerk of the Board prior to speaking. Speakers are limited to three minutes.

CHAIR’S REPORT

14. INTRODUCTION OF HON. ERNESTO RUFFO, MEXICO’S PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHERN BORDER AFFAIRS

INFORMATION

President Vicente Fox appointed Ernesto Ruffo to his Cabinet in 2001 as the

Commissioner for Northern Border Affairs to be in charge of promoting economic development issues along the Mexican northern border region and coordinating with the U.S. on those policies related to the quality of life for border communities.

15. REPORT ON ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN PLANNING

ORGANIZATIONS (AMPO) ANNUAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION

The Chairman will be attending the conference on September 18-20 and will provide a

report on the issues addressed, including TEA-21 reauthorization, at the meeting.

REPORTS + 16. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: SB 1703 (PEACE) – CONSOLIDATED AGENCY

LEGISLATION STATUS REPORT (Chair Morrison) INFORMATION

SB 1703 has passed the Legislature and is awaiting action by the Governor. The

bill was narrowed to reach consensus to allow it to move forward. The amended bill consolidates functions of SANDAG, MTDB, and NCTD, and creates permanency for the regional agency composed of local agency representation consistent with Board direction to staff. The staff report highlights the significant provisions of the amended bill.

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+ 17. RIDESHARE WEEK 2002 – PROCLAMATION (Resolution 2003-14) (Ray Traynor)

APPROVE

The Board is requested to approve the attached resolution in support of Rideshare

Week 2002 and to encourage member agencies to approve similar proclamations. The purpose of Rideshare Week is to create public awareness of alternatives to solo commuting (e.g., transit, carpools, vanpools, schoolpools, teleworkers, walkers, bicyclists, and commuters using alternative work schedules) and to reduce peak period congestion

+ 18. PUBLIC HEARING: DRAFT 2002 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

UPDATE (Mario Oropeza) RECEIVE TESTIMONY

The Draft 2002 Congestion Management Program (CMP) was accepted for distribution

at the July Board meeting. A noticed public hearing is scheduled for today’s meeting to receive testimony on the draft document with adoption targeted for the October meeting.

+ 19. LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (LTA) FY 2002 ANNUAL REPORT (Karen

Lamphere) INFORMATION

The Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program provides efficient access to SANDAG's

information and technical capabilities. Each year, more than 100 LTA projects are undertaken at the request of member agencies. This report highlights ways that local agencies have used the LTA program to help make better decisions.

20. CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION

Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)

Number of cases: 1

ADJOURNMENT

GARY L. GALLEGOS Executive Director + next to an agenda item indicates an attachment Note: A Tribal Government and SANDAG Board summit is scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2002, from 10:15 a.m. to 12 noon, following the Executive Committee.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 02-09- 1 SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AND THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING

August 2, 2002

Chairman Morrison called the meeting of the SANDAG Board of Directors to order at 9:12 a.m. Attendance was as follows:

Voting Members City of Carlsbad ......................................................................... Ramona Finnila, Councilmember City of Chula Vista..................................................................................... Shirley Horton, Mayor City of Coronado ............................................................................ Phil Monroe, Councilmember City of Del Mar .........................................................................Crystal Crawford, Councilmember City of El Cajon............................................................................Richard Ramos, Councilmember City of Encinitas...............................................................................Dennis Holz, Councilmember City of Escondido.............................................................................................Lori Pfeiler, Mayor City of Imperial Beach ................................................................. Mayda Winter, Councilmember City of La Mesa................................................................................................Art Madrid, Mayor City of Lemon Grove.......................................................................... Mary Teresa Sessom, Mayor City of National City ..................................................................... Ron Morrison, Councilmember City of Oceanside..........................................................................Betty Harding, Councilmember City of Poway .......................................................................................... Mickey Cafagna, Mayor City of San Diego............................................................................. Byron Wear, Councilmember City of San Marcos.............................................................................Hal Martin, Councilmember City of Santee.......................................................................................Hal Ryan, Councilmember City of Solana Beach.......................................................................Joe Kellejian, Councilmember City of Vista........................................................................................Judy Ritter, Mayor Pro Tem County of San Diego................................................................................Ron Roberts, Supervisor

Advisory Liaison Members Department of Transportation Pedro Orso-Delgado, District Director

U.S. Department of Defense Absent

Mexico Hon. Luis Enrique Diaz, City of Playas de Rosarito

San Diego Unified Port District Patricia McQuater, Commissioner

San Diego County Water Authority Hon. Claude Lewis, Director

Metropolitan Transit Development Board Hon. Bob Emery, Board Member

North San Diego County Transit Hon. Julianne Nygaard, Board Member Development Board

SANDAG Board of Directors September 27, 2002 – Agenda Item #1 (Approve)

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Chair Morrison welcomed all to the meeting and introduced Commissioner Patricia McQuater, representing the Port of San Diego. The Chairman pointed out that there are speakers slips available for those that wish to speak to specific issues. He added that there is a new rule on cellular phones and requested that they either be turned off or put on vibrate during the meetings. He thanked the Board members in advance for their cooperation. 1. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 28, 2002 SANDAG MEETING (APPROVE) Action: County of San Diego – El Cajon. The motion was made and seconded to approve

the minutes of the June 28, 2002 SANDAG meeting. Yes - 16. No – 0. Absent – La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Santee.

2. SUMMARY OF JULY 12, 2002 POLICY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING (APPROVE) Action: San Marcos – Poway. The motion was made and seconded to approve the

summary of the July 12, 2002 Policy Development Board meeting. Yes - 16. No – 0. Absent – La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Santee.

3. DISCUSSIONS AND ACTIONS FROM POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEES (APPROVE)

A. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (July 12, 2002) B. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING (July 11, 2002) C. REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING (July 12, 2002)

Action: Carlsbad – Solana Beach. The motion was made and seconded to approve the

Discussions and Actions from Policy Advisory Committees. Yes - 17. No – 0. Absent – Lemon Grove, Santee.

4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS None.

CONSENT ITEMS (5 through 10) 5. LOCAL TECHNIAL ASSISTANCE (LTA) PROJECT REQUIRING MORE THAN $1,000 OR THREE

DAYS STAFF TIME (INFORMATION) 6. REGIONAL ARTERIAL SYSTEM - UPDATE (APPROVE) 7. 2000 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (RTIP) – AMENDMENT NO. 13

(Resolution 2003-4) (APPROVE) 8. PROGRESS REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS (INFORMATION) 9. AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CALTRANS FOR

THE WELFARE TO WORK TRANSIT STUDY, PASS THROUGH FUNDS TO MTDB, AND AMEND THE FY 2003 OVERALL WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET (APPROVE)


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10. RESOLUTION TO AMEND SANDAG’S CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (Resolution 2003-6) (APPROVE)

Chairman Morrison noted there was an amendment to Item #7 - 2000 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) – Amendment No. 13 - which was placed at each of the Board members seat. He also indicated that Item #6 – Regional Arterial System - Update - will be pulled for public comment. Action: Solana Beach – Del Mar. The motion was made and seconded to approve consent

items 5 and 7 through 10. Yes - 17. No – 0. Absent – Lemon Grove, Santee. 6. REGIONAL ARTERIAL SYSTEM - UPDATE

Public Comment Robert Hoffman, representing The Rideway, questioned when the Board will begin to look

at the region’s traffic problems for the future. He added that there needs to be better solutions before San Diego gets to the year 2020.

Action: San Marcos – Carlsbad. The motion was made and seconded to approve staff

recommendation to: (1) approve the criteria for evaluating requested additions and deletions to the Regional Arterial System (as shown in Attachment 1 of the staff report); (2) add 25 new roads to the Regional Arterial System (listed in Attachment 2 and shown in Attachment 3 of the staff report); and (3) delete 11 roads from the Regional Arterial System (as listed in Attachment 4 and shown in Attachment 5 of the staff report). Yes - 17. No – 0. Absent – Lemon Grove, Santee.

PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS 11. None.

CHAIR’S REPORT 12. RECOGNITION OF COUNCILMEMBER RAMONA FINNILA FOR HER SERVICE AS CHAIR OF

SANDAG Chairman Morrison presented a plaque to Councilmember Ramona Finnila for her past two

years of service as the SANDAG Chair. He pointed out that under her leadership, SANDAG has undergone major changes including adding the two transit agencies as advisory members; completing the Beach Sand Replenishment Project; hiring a new Executive Director; and creating innovative financing packages to complete regional projects.

Councilmember Finnila (Carlsbad) thanked the Board for the acknowledgement and noted

that all Board members have worked very hard over the past years. She highlighted several Board accomplishments during her term and mentioned that the Board has: set a precedent within the nation for establishing a regional agency that will enhance the quality of life in the San Diego region; moved from being an information agency to an


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implementation agency; recreated itself through internal reorganization, allowing for sustained attention to the problems in the region; drafted a regional agency bill, all the while being under intense scrutiny; and survived two grand jury reports. The agency has created new visions including the TransNet extension, the Regional Comprehensive Plan and the Regional Transit Vision. She added that SANDAG has the leadership, intelligence, vision and tenacity to make anything that it wants to happen and concluded that she was proud to have served as Chair for the past two years.

Councilmember Wear (City of San Diego) thanked Councilmember Finnila for her

leadership and ability to forge compromise and consensus. 13. BINATIONAL ISSUES:

A. INTRODUCTION OF HON. LUIS ENRIQUE DIAZ, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PLAYAS DE ROSARITO, MEXICO

Chairman Morrison introduced the Honorable Luis Enrique Diaz, Mayor of the City of

Playas de Rosarito, Mexico. Mayor Diaz has held several public offices in Rosarito including the Director of Permits, the Director of the State Office of Social Development, and the Secretary General. Created in 1995, Playas de Rosarito is the 5th and newest municipality in the State of Baja California with a rapidly growing populuation. Rosarito has been a favorite gateway for Southern Californians ever since the Rosarito Beach Hotel in 1925. In addition to the 20 miles of beach in Rosarito, a Fox Studio has recently been built where films such as, “The Titanic,” and “Pearl Harbor,” where shot on location.

Mayor Luis Enrique Diaz, thanked the Board for inviting and welcoming him to the

meeting. He provided the Board with an overview of Rosarito, Mexico noting that Rosarito has approximately 100,000 people with an annual growth rate of 8% - the highest in Mexico. Planning is a very important aspect for the City of Rosarito. It is a challenge to maintain the quality of life for the residents because Rosarito has been considered a seasonal tourist destination. New infrastructure is being built for the City which should help the economy. Public safety and urban development are key issues for Rosarito, which is striving to be a model city in Mexico. Mayor Diaz distributed historical books and pens about Rosarito to all Board members.

Councilmember Kellejian (Solana Beach) noted that the City of Solana Beach is a Sister City

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B. REPORT FROM THE CONSUL GENERAL OF MEXICO ON PHOTO IDENTIFICATION CARD PROGRAM

Consul General Figueroa thanked the Board for allowing him to make this presentation.

The Consul General presented to the Board Mexico’s photo identification card. The purpose of the card is to identify Mexican residents without U.S. identification that live in Mexico but work in the United States. Since the September 11 events, it has become imperative that these types of residents be able to be identified. The card is issued by the Mexican Consulate and documentation, which is similar to that for a passport, is required prior to the identification card being issued. He noted that the County of San Diego Sheriff’s Department, District Attorney, U.S. Attorney and other departments have accepted this card. He requested that the Board consider the possibility of accepting the photo identification card as a valid form of identification in their respective cities.

Mayor Madrid (La Mesa) requested that the Consul General provide the Board members

with a list of organizations that have accepted this identification card. Consul General Figueroa noted that the City of Chula Vista has already taken action on this issue and he will forward to all Board members their resolution.

Chairman Morrison asked if the cities’ police departments already accept this card, what

would be the purpose of the city council’s adopting this identification card. Consul General Figueroa indicated that the identification card would become an acceptable form of identification, similar to the California Identification Card.

Councilmember Martin (San Marcos) asked if the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control

and/or the State has approved this card. Consul General Figueroa responded that he was not aware of it.

Councilmember Holz (Encinitas) noted that if the police accept this identification card it

should be considered a legal form of identification. 14. ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALTERNATES (ELECT)

Chairman Morrison noted that with the recent Chair and Vice Chair elections, there is a vacancy for a first alternate on the Executive Committee. Chairman Morrison recommended that the current second and third alternates, Mayor Shirley Horton (Chula Vista) and Councilmember Dick Ramos (El Cajon), move up to the first and second alternate positions, respectively. In addition, Chairman Morrison recommended that Mayor Lori Pfeiler (Escondido) be appointed to serve as the third alternate.

Action: Lemon Grove – Solana Beach. The motion was made and seconded to approve the

Chairman’s recommendation. Yes - 19. No – 0.


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15. APPOINTMENT OF POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND VICE CHAIRS (APPOINT)

Chairman Morrison recommended that all of the current Policy Advisory Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs be re-appointed, with the exception of the Borders Committee, in which he recommended that Councilmember Patricia McCoy be appointed to serve as the Vice Chair. The Chairs and Vice Chairs are listed below.

Borders Committee Committee Chair, Hon. Crystal Crawford, Councilmember, City of Del Mar Committee Vice Chair, Hon. Patricia McCoy, Councilmember, City of Imperial Beach Regional Planning Committee Committee Chair, Hon. Lori Pfeiler, Mayor, City of Escondido Committee Vice Chair, Hon. Patty Davis, Councilmember, City of Chula Vista Transportation Committee Committee Chair, Hon. Shirley Horton, Mayor, City of Chula Vista Committee Vice Chair, Hon. Joe Kellejian, Councilmember, City of Solana Beach Action: Lemon Grove – Solana Beach. The motion was made and seconded to approve the

Chairman’s recommendation. Yes - 19. No – 0. 16. APPOINTMENT OF SOUTH COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE REGIONAL ENERGY POLICY

ADVISORY COUNCIL (REPAC) (APPOINT)

Chairman Morrison noted that the South Bay cities have selected Councilmember Patricia McCoy (Imperial Beach) to serve as the South Bay representative on the Regional Energy Policy Advisory Council. He recommended that the Board approve this appointment.

Action: Lemon Grove – Solana Beach. The motion was made and seconded to approve the

Chairman’s recommendation. Yes - 19. No – 0.

REPORTS 17. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: SB 1703 (PEACE) AND AB 2095 (KEHOE) – SAN DIEGO REGIONAL

AGENCY STATUS REPORT (PENDING)

AB 2095 (Kehoe) was scheduled to be heard on August 6, 2002 in the Senate Transportation Committee. However, Assemblymember Kehoe has chosen to put this bill on the inactive file. Therefore all of the work to date has been turned over to Senator Peace for SB 1703. The bill is scheduled to be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on August 14, 2002. MTDB and NCTD are in consensus with the bill’s language on consolidation and thus far, the cities of San Diego, Encinitas, and National City have supported the bill. During this process, there has been constant communication with Senator Peace. The legislature has until August 31, 2002 to act on the bill meaning that by the September Board meeting, the


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legislature would have acted on the bill. Because of this timeframe, staff suggested that the Board delegate authority to the Executive Committee to be able to take action to direct staff regarding any issues. Staff will keep the Board informed as progress is made on the bill. Vice Chairman Cafagna asked for clarification on the transit agencies regarding consolidation. General Counsel stated that legal counsels and staff of both transit agencies met to develop language that would transition the planning, programming, project development, and construction functions of the transit agencies into the regional agency. Both transit boards have looked at the amendments and concur with those changes. Vice Chairman Cafagna noted that cooperation from the transit agencies regarding this issue is a tremendous milestone for this Board. Vice Chairman Cafagna made the motion to authorize the Executive Committee to make any last minute changes to the bill on the Board’s behalf. Councilmember Harding (Oceanside) seconded the motion. Councilmember Kellejian (Solana Beach) asked if it were possible for the Board members to attend the Executive Committee meeting to provide input. General Counsel replied that it would be acceptable for the Board members to come to the Executive Committee to provide input from their councils. Chairman Morrison noted that the Board would be notified of any action taken by the Executive Committee. Councilmember Monroe (Coronado) questioned when the language for the blank sections of the bill will be available. General Counsel stated that currently, all of the language is in the bill; now the bill only needs clean up.

Action: Poway – Oceanside. The motion was made and seconded to authorize the

Executive Committee to make any last minute changes to SB 1703 (Peace) on the Board’s behalf. Yes - 19. No – 0.

Chairman Morrison announced that the Board will now move to Time Certain Item #20 –

Request to Change the TransNet Ordinance for Transit Operating Support. 20. REQUEST TO CHANGE THE TransNet ORDINANCE FOR TRANSIT OPERATING SUPPORT

(APPROVE) Mayor Horton, Chair of SANDAG’s Transportation Committee, pointed out that in early

July, SANDAG received a request from MTDB to consider a change in the TransNet Ordinance to provide additional TransNet funds for transit operations and additional flexibility to implement Transit First/Regional Transit Vision projects and services. SANDAG staff prepared a series of options related to this issue, which were discussed in depth at the July 11, 2002 Transportation Committee meeting. Committee members were divided on the issue. Some supported the concept of using TransNet funds to avoid increasing fares, while others were concerned with amending the Ordinance and leaving the perception


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that we were breaking faith with the voters. This difference of opinion resulted in a 3-3 vote on a motion to support Option A, which would have provided the additional $3.6 million requested for operations and the flexibility to implement the Transit First projects. For that reason, the Transportation Committee has no recommendation for the Board to consider, but she and Supervisor Roberts requested that it be brought to the Board. Since the Transportation Committee meeting, both MTDB and NCTD have considered this issue.

Mayor Madrid (La Mesa) asked why the Board is discussing this. He noted that at MTDB’s

meeting of July 25, 2002, the MTDB Board did not reach any consensus on this issue. He questioned if this is an appropriate item for the SANDAG Board to discuss. Staff directed the Board to Attachment 2 of the staff report outlining a letter from MTDB on this subject.

Deputy Mayor Emery (MTDB) noted that the MTD Board could not come to an agreement

regarding fare increases and suggested that MTDB staff present information to the SANDAG Board on how MTDB’s position has evolved to this point.

Rene Wasmund, Finance Director for MTDB, provided the Board with background

information on the budget process for MTDB. Deputy Mayor Emery explained to the Board how the MTD Board came to the vote on

raising fares and added that the MTD Board is holding a special meeting to look at its budget alternatives.

Mayor Horton (Chula Vista) pointed out that the recommendation before the Board today

is a different recommendation than the one considered by the Transportation Committee. She clarified that what is being requested of the Board today is to work with MTDB and NCTD to address MTDB’s budgetary problems. By working together, maybe a resolution can be developed.

Vice Chairman Cafagna noted that the SANDAG Board is not responsible for setting fares

for the transit agencies or adopting the transit agencies’ budgets. He stated that the Board needs to look at the way it distributes the TransNet funding. He noted that the 80/20 split was not based on any particular fact. The Board should look at the current formula to determine if it needs to be revised. He added that it is the Board’s responsibility to try to sell public transportation and increase ridership. He suggested that a transit budget workshop would be useful in better understanding the situation.

Mayor Sessom (Lemon Grove) asked three questions: (1) what were the policy choices that

were made available to the MTD Board; (2) does NCTD have a funding shortfall; and (3) does the SANDAG Board have the ability today to make a change to the 80/20 split. General Counsel stated that the Board does not have the authority to make a change today to the 80/20 split – a change would require a first reading, a second reading and a two-thirds vote by the Board to approve a change to the TransNet ordinance. However, the Board could direct staff to come back with an ordinance amendment that would deal with that change in the future.

MTDB staff noted that MTDB’s policy choices fell into four categories: raising more

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Councilmember Nygaard added that NCTD’s budget is balanced for the next 20 years. The

balance is projected without the extension of TransNet and does not allow for service growth. She added that revenues have been raised, cost has been reduced and service changes have been made on unproductive lines.

Councilmember Ramos (El Cajon) indicated that he has a problem with the title of the

item. To him, it appears that if the Board approves this item, it would be changing the TransNet Ordinance.

Mayor Madrid asked if the title of the report needs to be changed to address this issue. He

noted that the Board has a fiduciary responsibility to address certain issues and pointed out that funding shortfalls are caused for a variety of reasons, one of which is management.

Public Comment Ron Oliver, Director of Governmental Community Relations for the San Diego

Workforce Partnership, spoke to the importance of reliability and affordable transportation to a large number of customers that use the career centers throughout San Diego county. A rate increase could provide a negative impact on the employability of the public.

Father Bill Metzdorf, Executive Director of Toussaint Youth Villages – a division of

St. Vincent De Paul Village, urged the Board to support the TransNet Ordinance change to meet the currents needs of many of the members of the community who have either elected to ride transit or have no choice but to use public transportation.

Rachel Ortiz, Executive Director of the Barrio Station, opposed any increase in

transit fares. Rosa Estrada, a San Diego resident, supports the proposed ordinance change before

the Board. Silvia Saldino, a transit rider, opposed any increase in public transit fares. Sara Joaquin, a rider of transit, pointed out that it would be difficult to use public

transit if the rates are increased. Susana Medina, a resident of San Diego, encouraged the Board to do the right

thing and not increase the transit fares. Verenice Gupino, a San Diego resident, urged the Board to take an action that will

result in no rate increase for transit. Susana Flores Diaz, a transit rider, requested that the Board not increase transit

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Paula Lopes, a pubic transit user, commented that it would be a hardship for her family if the transit rates were increased.

Liduvina Gomez, a San Diego resident, urged the Board to not approve any transit

fare increases because transit is her only means of transportation. Natividad Gonzalez, a single parent, requested that the Board not increase the

transit fares. Tia Anzelotti, representing Catholic Charities, supports the recommended changes

to the TransNet Ordinance. George Thompson, President of Amalgamated Transit Union Local #1309,

commented that San Diego Transit Corporation used to be a model transportation system in the United States but that image has since deteriorated due to the capital spending of the management of the Metropolitan Transit Development Board. He recommended that the Board demand accountability from MTDB for negative spending.

Nathan Johnson, Co-Director of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local #1309,

commented that MTDB has a problem with run away capital spending and needs some discipline.

Shari Dogbo, representing the Senior Community Center, urged the Board to

support the changes to the TransNet Ordinance. Jerry Butkiewicz, Secretary/Treasurer of the San Diego/Imperial County Labor

Council, urged the Board to do the right thing: change the formula and not increase the transit rates.

John Stauffer, representing the San Diego Labor Council, commented that if the

rates are increased, everyone pays for it. He suggested that the rates be kept at a minimum while at the same time increasing effectiveness.

Doug Kurtz, a representative of the Episcopal Community Services (ECS), advocated

for the ECS clients that use public transit and requested that the fares for public transportation not be increased.

SANDAG staff reiterated that the recommendation is for the Board to direct staff to work with MTDB and NCTD to refine the capital and operating costs associated with early action regional transit vision projects, to examine options to operate the current operating budgets, and to come back to the Board with recommendations for resolving this issue. Those recommendations may or may not include amendments to the TransNet Ordinance.


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Supervisor Roberts (County of San Diego) stated that the Board is being asked to make a decision that will not have a financial impact on anyone. The MTD Board is simply asking if they can use up to 30 percent of their funding for operating expenses. Supervisor Roberts requested that the Board give MTDB the flexibility to run the agency. He urged the Board to give his request consideration. Councilmember Wear (City of San Diego) noted that due to a family emergency, Mayor Murphy could not be at today’s meeting. He pointed out that public transit ridership is low and something needs to be done about that. He added that it is imperative that SANDAG allow MTDB and NCTD time to work this problem out. Councilmember Wear made the motion to accept the staff recommendation with the addition of staff working with MTDB and NCTD, only if they request it. Councilmember Finnila (Carlsbad) seconded the motion. Councilmember Kellejian (Solana Beach) was supportive of the action and mentioned that it is important to see what other agencies are doing. It would be easier to sell the product if comparisons to other regions were made. Mayor Lewis (SDCWA) mentioned that in spite of the 1/3 split for TransNet funding, MTBD and NCTD know best how to run their respective agencies and should not have an outside organization run their affairs. Mayor Sessom (Lemon Grove) expressed concern regarding why it would be necessary for SANDAG staff to work with NCTD and MTDB on their budgets. She supported the transit budget workshop idea that the Vice Chairman had suggested. Councilmember Ryan (Santee) asked what the timeframe is for this issue. Staff responded that there is no immediate timeframe because the current measure does not expire until 2008. Councilmember Ryan expressed concerned in that there should be some parameters put on this issue in order to bring this information back to each jurisdiction. He made a motion to amend the original motion to include bringing back to the next Board meeting for discussion the issue of changing the funding split to 70/30. Supervisor Roberts (County of San Diego) seconded the amendment to the motion. Councilmember Wear stated that he could not add that action into his motion and feels that MTDB and NCTD should work out their own problems. Councilmember Ramos stated that MTDB should not be expanding the system until they determine some parameters for operations. If the Board is going to change the formula, it should demand that the transit agencies provide a plan to sustain the system.

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Councilmember Holz (Encinitas) was surprised that the SANDAG Board is being asked to make a decision on this issue. He questioned how the capital improvement expansion fits into the Regional Transit Vision. Councilmember Finnila noted that the Board needs to take a hard look at this issue now for three reasons: (1) MTDB has identified ongoing funding shortfalls; (2) investigation of this issue would be good for the proposed TransNet extension; and (3) this is information that would be needed for planning as the new regional agency. Adopting a 70/30 split would not be effective right now because the Board does not know if that would work. The Board should take a comprehensive look at this issue to alleviate any future problems. Mayor Madrid directed the Board to previous efforts by MTDB to expand its trolley services and new station designs, at an extreme cost. He commented that the Board should hold the MTD Board accountable for its efforts and impose penalties when they’re not met. Councilmember Harding (Oceanside) agreed that MTDB should solve its own problems and if it needs SANDAG’s help, it needs to come to it with the facts. Both transit districts need more operating funds but those needs must be justified. MTDB needs to determine its needs and agree on that. She noted that she will support the motion. Councilmember Kellejian (Solana Beach) noted that he wants to make sure that everyone knows what the split is: 80% for capital projects; 20% for operations. This split does not include the funding split between the transit agencies. He recommended that the transit agencies have the last word on this issue. Deputy Mayor Emery commented that MTDB has been bashed in the head for the capital improvements that the voters requested in the TransNet extension and the 80/20 split was included in that ordinance. He noted that MTDB has a funding shortfall of at least $700,000 because of the delay in the fare increase. He hopes that the Board can come to an agreement on this issue. Councilmember Nygaard stated that having a policy discussion on this issue would be important for SANDAG and flexibility in the TransNet Ordinance is a good idea. It is important for SANDAG and the transit agencies to identify ongoing funding sources for operations. Supervisor Roberts explained that the confusion regarding the votes at MTDB was due to the issues of the fare increase and the adjustment of the distribution formula being intertwined. He stated that making improvements at future trolley stations is needed, and those proposed improvements are modest. He suggested that the Board support the motion and the amendment. Vice Chairman Cafagna pointed out that the issue of fares is separate from the issue of management. SANDAG has to be involved in this issue because it is responsible for the TransNet extension. Chairman Morrison commented that National City is a low income city which operates 16 buses with a ridership of over 2 million, and has the largest farebox recovery of any transit system in the State of California. A fare rate increase for the trolley would be adbominable


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when the San Diego region already has the highest rates. However, there needs to be some degree of accountability and the SANDAG Board should be involved in it.

Action: Santee – County of San Diego. The motion was made and seconded to amend the original motion to including bringing the issue of changing the TransNet funding split to 70/30 back to the next Board meeting for discussion. Yes – 2 (Santee, County of San Diego). No – 16. Absent – Chula Vista. The amendment to the motion failed. Vice Chairman Cafagna made a motion to amend the original motion to include bringing back the issue of the $3.6 million needed by MTDB to the next meeting for discussion. Supervisor Roberts seconded the amendment to the motion. Councilmember Monroe pointed out that the MTDB Executive Committee is having a meeting to discuss this issue and requested that all MTD Board members attend. He commented that for SANDAG to discuss this issue prior to MTDB discussing it would be premature.

Action: Poway – County of San Diego. The motion was made and seconded to amend the

original motion to include bringing the issue of $3.6 million needed by MTDB this year to the next Board meeting. Yes – 3 (Poway, Santee, County of San Diego). No. – 15. Absent – Chula Vista. The amendment to the motion failed.

Action: City of San Diego – Carlsbad. The (original) motion was made and seconded to

direct SANDAG staff to work with MTDB and NCTD, if they request it, to refine the capital and operating costs associated with early action Regional Transit Vision projects, to examine options for balancing the current operating budget, and provide recommendations for resolving these issues. Yes - 18. No – 0. Absent – Chula Vista.

18. MOBILITY 2030: REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE SAN DIEGO REGION –

PRELIMINARY DRAFT (ACCEPT FOR DISTRIBUTION) Action: Poway – Santee. The motion was made and seconded to accept for distribution

the preliminary draft MOBILITY 2030: Regional Transportation Plan for the San Diego region. Yes - 17. No – 0. Absent – Chula Vista, Lemon Grove.

19. DRAFT 2002 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) (ACCEPT FOR DISTRIBUTION) Action: Poway – Santee. The motion was made and seconded to accept the draft 2002

Congestion Management Program for distribution and comment, and schedule a public hearing for the September 28, 2002 Board meeting. Yes - 17. No – 0. Absent – Chula Vista, Lemon Grove.

21. STATUS REPORT ON THE REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (INFORMATION) This item was an information item.


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22. SANDAG TRANSPORTATION MARKETING, PUBLIC OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM (INFORMATION)

This item was an information item.

Public Comment Robert Hoffman, representing The Rideway, passed on this issue.

23. CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPTED LITIGATION The Board met in closed session. After reconvening, the Board voted unanimously to accept the staff recommendation. ADJOURNMENT – 12:25 P.M. GARY L. GALLEGOS Secretary

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 02-09- 3

SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE

SUMMARY OF THE POLICY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING September 13, 2002

The meeting of the SANDAG Board of Directors was called to order at 10:23 a.m. by Chair Morrison. Attendance was as follows:

Voting Members City of Carlsbad ................................................................................................ Bud Lewis, Mayor City of Chula Vista............................................................................ Patty Davis, Councilmember City of Coronado ...............................................................................................................Absent City of Del Mar ........................................................................ Crystal Crawford, Councilmember City of El Cajon............................................................................Richard Ramos, Councilmember City of Encinitas...............................................................................Dennis Holz, Councilmember City of Escondido.............................................................................................Lori Pfeiler, Mayor City of Imperial Beach .................................................................Patricia McCoy, Councilmember City of La Mesa................................................................................................Art Madrid, Mayor City of Lemon Grove..........................................................................Mary Teresa Sessom, Mayor City of National City ..................................................................... Ron Morrison, Councilmember City of Oceanside .................................................................................Jack Feller, Deputy Mayor City of Poway ..........................................................................................Mickey Cafagna, Mayor City of San Diego...............................................................................................................Absent City of San Marcos.............................................................................Hal Martin, Councilmember City of Santee....................................................................................................................Absent City of Solana Beach.......................................................................Joe Kellejian, Councilmember City of Vista....................................................................................... Judy Ritter, Mayor Pro Tem County of San Diego ...............................................................................Ron Roberts, Supervisor

Advisory Liaison Members

Department of Transportation Pedro Orso-Delgado, District Director

U.S. Department of Defense Absent

Mexico Absent

San Diego Unified Port District Jess Van Deventer, Commissioner

San Diego County Water Authority* *The SDCWA Representative (Mayor Claude “Bud” Lewis, Director) was representing the City of Carlsbad)

Metropolitan Transit Development Board Leon Williams, Chairman

North San Diego County Transit Absent Development Board


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REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Chair Morrison stated that the topic of the Policy Meeting is the Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP), and announced that Mayor Lori Pfeiler will be leading the discussion. Mayor Pfeiler serves as the Chair of the Regional Planning Committee, which is spearheading the preparation of the RCP. Mayor Pfeiler noted that this is a great opportunity to discuss the RCP with the Board, especially as related to the Board’s values and vision. She emphasized that now that SB 1703 does not require the preparation of the RCP, it becomes even more incumbent upon SANDAG to create the Plan, be proud of it, and implement it. As an introductory exercise, Board members took a quick “Warm-Up Survey.” Mayor Pfeiler reviewed the answers, and then made a brief background presentation, emphasizing that there are four main areas that the Regional Planning Committee would like to hear the Board’s views on:

A. The Core Values that should be included in the Regional Vision. B. The Regional Priorities that the RCP should address to ensure our core values. C. Whether an incentive-based approach, using smart growth criteria, should be applied to

regional infrastructure expenditures, and D. The best ways to ensure public involvement and meaningfully involve our local elected

officials in the preparation of the RCP. Mayor Pfeiler introduced Chuck Anders of Strategic Consulting to lead the “Interactive Technology Survey,” and requested that all members participate in the discussion.

INTERACTIVE SURVEY / DISCUSSION Chuck Anders, from Strategies Initiatives, emphasized that the interactive survey is not a test, but rather a tool to assist the Board in exploring general viewpoints about the RCP. He pointed out that the focus of the meeting is to hear the Board’s discussion on the topics, and provide the Regional Planning Committee with feedback. A. CORE VALUES / VISION

Board members were asked whether various core values serve as a good starting point for a regional vision statement to test with stakeholders and the public. The core values were loosely based on the smart growth principles that were included in the “Resolution of Support for Smart Growth” that local jurisdictions adopted during the REGION2020 program. Generally, Board members expressed strong support for most of the core values. However, there was discussion on the core value pertaining to healthy open space and habitat conservation systems. Comments included that we need a more moderate environmental perspective to balance our environmental and infrastructure needs, that people are concerned about the lack of funding for open space and how much it will truly cost, that the use of the word “systems” is important in connecting habitat corridors, and that we need to keep the word “healthy” in that core value.


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Other general comments included to add the following concepts to the vision: the need for a stronger relationship between San Diego, our surrounding counties, and the international border; clean air and clean water as part of the healthy environment core value; educational opportunities; good neighbors to Native American tribes and vice-versa, and good neighbors to adjoining jurisdictions.

B. REGIONAL PRIORITIES The next question focused on whether the RCP should focus on the following six regional priorities: Urban Form, Transportation, Housing, Healthy Ecosystems, Economic Prosperity, and Borders. Generally, responses indicated that there was strong support for including all of the topics as regional priorities. Of the six, Urban Form received the most discussion. Urban Form: Concerns on “urban form” included that the definition of smart growth varies depending on who you talk to and what community you are in, and therefore, there needs to be a clear, agreed-upon definition of smart growth; that not a lot of incentive is given to those cities that are already built out; and that work will have to be done in the area of retrofitting existing built-out communities. (Note: As part of SANDAG’s work on REGION2020, the Board adopted a smart growth definition and principles. The resolution of support for smart growth adopted by each jurisdiction in the region was based on that definition.) Housing: There should be some method to compensate or reward those jurisdictions that are providing their fair share (or more) of affordable housing. Also, we need to evaluate how current affordable housing funds are being spent. Healthy Ecosystems: We all have traffic concerns, but traffic problems become larger issues when we are overwhelmed by environmental conflicts and our surrounding jurisdictions. Also, North County cities have been working on an MHCP program for the past 10 years, but even so, environmental groups are calling for a moratorium on building housing in North County. Transportation: The transportation priority should include the goal to eliminate traffic congestion, not just reduce it. Also, is the region going to pursue an additional North/South connector in North County? Economic Prosperity: The economic prosperity priority should establish a financing mechanism, as part of the financing strategy, to ensure that our region’s infrastructure is funded. Others: There was discussion about whether health and education should be regional priorities in the RCP. Board members agreed that health and education are important, but were not sure that they belong in this discussion. They recognized, however, that planning has implications for our health, and that we want a healthy public. There might be the opportunity to look at how the other regional priorities impact health and education. Also, there might be opportunities to focus on education about the transportation system and about how our transportation choices impact our health. They also recognized the need for coordination with transportation services to universities.


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C. REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE Board members were asked to provide feedback on whether various infrastructure systems should be analyzed as part of the Integrated Regional Infrastructure Plan (IRIP) and be included in the RCP. Of the eleven infrastructure systems proposed for inclusion, only two did not receive significant support: K-12 Educational Facilities, and Courthouse & Jail System. Additionally, the Board also wanted to further discuss the Storm Water Collection and Treatment System. K-12 Educational Facilities: Due to the sheer number of local school board elected officials, it would be extremely difficult to focus on the K-12 facilities. On the other hand, the RCP should be comprehensive, and should include schools and universities, especially community colleges, as they are major assets to communities, and major traffic generators. Another issue is that new development is paying for new schools in newly-developing areas, but redevelopment does not pay for new schools or school improvements in urban areas. Is there a way to get the information from the school districts on where new schools will be located, especially to relate back to our transportation plans? Courthouse and Jail System: The Board should not emphasize courts and jails; instead, it should focus on institutions that serve positive roles in people’s lives. Also, why include jails and not hospitals? Storm Water Collection and Treatment System: There are counterproductive measures taking place in the backcountry where issues associated with polluted beaches originate. The Board should not only look at the symptoms of our water quality issues, but the causes. Smart Growth Question: The next question asked whether smart growth criteria should be used to establish regional infrastructure spending priorities. Over half of the Board supported this concept. There needs to be a give and take between the jurisdictions, or an override for the good of the region in certain cases. If we continue with the status quo, we are just perpetuating our problems. Currently, the region is growing by about 38,000 people per year, but is adding only 11,000 housing units per year, exacerbating our housing crisis, overcrowding, and other infrastructure issues. Jurisdictions willing to take additional growth should receive infrastructure improvements. Incentive Based Approach Question: The last infrastructure question asked whether an incentive-based approach designed to promote smart growth decisions should be applied to infrastructure. The Board also supported this concept. Comments included that while all jurisdictions support smart growth principles, jurisdictions that are near build-out still have to provide for a small amount of growth, but it is almost impossible to use or embrace all of the smart growth principles, and as a result, those jurisdictions would not qualify for infrastructure improvements on that basis. Other comments included that incentives should benefit the region, not just the individual jurisdictions. D. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND SUBREGIONAL ROUNDTABLES The next set of questions focused on public involvement and the subregional roundtables. The Board unanimously supported a strong public involvement and participation program, but


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cautioned that the involvement program should extend beyond the traditional stakeholders and interest groups. The majority of the Board expressed support for quarterly or bi-monthly updates to the Board on the results of the public involvement program. With regard to the first round of Subregional Roundtables, the majority of the Board felt that the roundtables should be organized by our defined subregions based upon SANDAG’s existing policy committee meeting structure. Board members also suggested, however, that elected officials from the City of San Diego and County of San Diego be invited to attend the other subregional roundtables, and that elected officials from adjoining jurisdictions be invited to attend the City and the County roundtables. Additionally, Board members expressed strong support for attendance from elected officials and planning staff at the first round of roundtables, with a more divided opinion on attendance by planning commissioners, stakeholder group representatives, and citizens. The topics, in order of importance, should include the regional vision, regional priorities, and infrastructure. Other suggested topics include the process for public involvement (i.e., description of the series of workshops and other activities). E. EVALUATION Board members generally found the Policy meeting very effective in clarifying and providing direction on issues related to the RCP. They noted that they enjoyed the interactive technology because there were immediate results, and it also allowed the Board to cover many topics in a short amount of time. A suggestion was made to be more specific or expand on the questions next time.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Robert Hoffman, a resident of San Diego, commented that the Board needs, more than anything else, workshops with experts on this subject. He offered to make a PowerPoint presentation to the Board to help solve the region’s transportation problems. Walt Brewer, a San Diego resident, stated that the mission for a new regional agency should be the process of how it evaluates and solves regional problems. Additionally, the agency should evaluate existing smart growth developments to see if they are working. Mayor Pfeiler thanked the Board for their participation and for their direction to the Regional Planning Committee. ADJOURNMENT – 12:17 p.m. GARY L. GALLEGOS Secretary

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 02-09- 4-A

SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND ACTIONS Meeting of September 13, 2002

The regularly scheduled meeting of the San Diego Association of Governments Executive Committee was called to order by Chair Ron Morrison. Committee members in attendance were Vice Chair Mickey Cafagna, Ron Roberts and alternates Dick Ramos and Lori Pfeiler.

CONSENT ITEMS (1 through 3) 1. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF HOUSING FORUMS (APPROVE)

SANDAG staff is proposing that SANDAG’s Regional Housing Task Force co-sponsor forums with the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, the San Diego Housing Commission and others to discuss recommendations from two key reports, and to formulate possible recommendations for SANDAG’s consideration. No monetary contributions are requested for co-sponsoring these forums.

A. MILLENNIAL HOUSING COMMISSION REPORT – MEETING OUR NATION’S

HOUSING CHALLENGES

The Millennial Housing Commission was a bi-partisan commission created by Congress to re-examine the federal government’s role in meeting the nation’s housing challenges. The Commission released its final report in May, which acknowledges that although Americans are among the best housed people on earth, “there is simply not enough affordable housing.”

B. LITTLE HOOVER COMMISSION REPORT – REBUILDING THE DREAM: SOLVING

CALIFORNIA’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS

The State’s Little Hoover Commission released a report in May in which “the Commission explored how public policies could be reformed to fortify the State’s ability to provide an adequate supply of affordable housing for the growing number of young families, newcomers, seniors and other Californians with low incomes.

2. SUPPORT OF ENVIRO FAIR 2002 (APPROVE)

SANDAG, as the region’s integrated Waste Management Task Force, is invited to be a supporting agency of this year’s “Enviro Fair 2002.” This is an annual event to promote recycling by business and the community. The event will be November 8, 2002 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. No monetary contribution is requested.

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3. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL COURTHOUSE REPLACEMENT HOUSING (APPROVE)

The federal government is proposing to demolish 398 single-room occupancy housing units in downtown San Diego to make way for the new federal courthouse. SANDAG’s Regional Housing Task Force recommended that SANDAG adopt a resolution asking that the federal government replace or provide funding to replace the lost units. A motion was made, and seconded, to approve the Consent items (1-3). Motion Passed Unanimously. 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/COMMENTS None.

REPORTS 5. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: SB 1703 (PEACE) – CONSOLIDATED AGENCY STATUS REPORT

(INFORMATION) Chairman Morrison informed the Executive Committee that the bill has passed both the Assembly and Senate, and is on the Governor’s desk for signature. The bill is not as strong as originally requested but is a good start. The legislative session started with at least one dozen regional agency bills – this is the only bill that passed the legislature. This is a difficult issue and has taken a tremendous amount of work from all parties. Chairman noted that SANDAG has received approximately 35 letters in support of SB 1703. Vice Chair Cafagna commented that the SANDAG Board is the agency to make decisions regarding transportation in the region – with or without this legislation. There needs to be more public education of SANDAG’s roles, responsibilities, and accomplishments. SANDAG’s public image needs improvement, and needs to be changed by SANDAG actions. He suggested that the Committee agendize the discussion of implementation of a transition plan for public transportation, and move forward with some form of transportation enhancements. If the legislation is not signed, the Board should work to enhance relationships with the transportation agencies. Supervisor Roberts commented that SANDAG has good people but is structurally flawed. Board members are accountable, but are not accountable for decisions that are made at SANDAG. Vice Chair Cafagna suggested the Board discuss it and deal with it, rather than debating the issue. He suggested opening up the dialogue, rolling up our sleeves, and making the system work. He would like to try to make it work, in the interim, until there is something better. Chairman stated that this legislation is an important first step, and the Board can go back and enhance the legislation later. MTD Board voted yesterday to support legislation – 10 yes -3 no -1 abstain.


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6. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: SB 1731 (POLANCO) – CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO BORDER ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AUTHORITY (RECONSIDER POSITION)

Deputy General Counsel reported on SB 1731 (Polanco), formerly known as SB 865, which establishes the Cal Mex Border Economic Infrastructure Authority. The bill is currently on the Governor’s desk. The purpose of the bill is to lessen the governmental burden on the State for border zone infrastructure. It has changed considerably since it was reviewed by the SANDAG Board last year, so it is being brought back for reconsideration. The border zone consists of a 100 KM band (62 miles) on either side of the California-Mexico border. Currently, the bill does the following:

• Creates the Authority as a non-profit public benefit corporation with five voting members on its board of directors

• Prohibits the Authority from commencing operations until it has received sufficient funding • Calls for funding to come from private sources and non-state sources • Authorizes the Authority to issue revenue bonds to finance border zone projects • Requires the Authority to draft a master plan for the border zone within one year after

incorporation • Requires the Authority to get approval from the MPO (which is SANDAG) before any action

on a project can be taken • And requires the project to comply with local and regional land use plans.

The Board of Directors will consist of the following members:

• One director appointed by the Governor who is a resident of Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or Los Angeles County

• One director appointed by the Governor from San Diego County • One director appointed by the Governor from San Diego or Imperial County • One director designated by SANDAG • One director designated by the Imperial Valley Association of Governments.

In July 2001, the SANDAG Board voted to oppose the position because the bill:

• Created a new government agency with a nine member board and no San Diego representation

• Created no new or designated funding and it appeared there might be competition over funds

• Gave no authority to the local jurisdictions to veto projects. Senator Polanco has made some significant concessions. The bill now:

• Gives San Diego two, and possibly three, seats on the board • Creates a non-profit public benefit corporation like CCDC or SourcePoint, instead of a new

agency • Requires SANDAG, as the federally designated metropolitan planning organization, to

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The bill allows the Authority to carry out revenue generating projects that SANDAG is not able to do. There is a shortage of infrastructure along the border, and this bill may provide additional tools for the region to fill that gap. There is still some strong opposition to the bill. However, in light of some fundamental changes, it is being brought to the Executive Committee for further consideration. Concerns include lack of funding for the Authority, creation of a new layer of government, and the Authority’s ability to assess fees. Those in opposition are the Department of the Navy, County of San Diego, City of San Diego and City of Chula Vista. Executive Director Gallegos reported that he received a letter from Mexico’s Northern Border Affairs Commissioner Ruffo in support of SB 1731. Staff has discussed this issue with the officials from Mexico. They see this bill as an important tool because they struggle with infrastructure and financing. This bill would help them build infrastructure. Members discussed the following issues:

• how Mexico finances projects • bill’s lack of provision for funding • proposed business fees

Staff clarified that the U.S. uses a “pay as you go” financing system and revenue bonding; whereas, Mexico doesn’t have a dedicated funding source for transportation projects, and often these projects are competing for general funds. Also, the bill doesn’t authorize a “direct expense,” but rather a fee associated with services that the Authority will carry out. Vice Chair Cafagna asked how the local representatives voted on the bill. Staff reported that Vargas and Peace both supported the bill, and that they would provide the Vice Chair with additional information. Chairman Morrison indicated that the bill is on the Governor’s desk, and suggested the Committee consider how they want to vote. Vice Chairman Cafagna stated that if the City and County of San Diego oppose this bill, the Executive Committee should not go against them. He would have a problem supporting the bill. A motion was made, and seconded, to oppose SB 1731. Motion Passed Unanimously. 7. REGIONAL ACADEMY (APPROVE) Staff gave a status report on the proposed Regional Academy, reminding the Executive Committee of their discussion in June regarding the establishment of an academy. At that time, the Executive Committee requested that staff investigate this issue, develop a budget and report back. The goal of the Regional Academy is to afford attendees the opportunity to enhance skill sets in leadership, regional stewardship, advocacy, negotiation, and consensus building. Staff recommended that the Executive Committee establish the Regional Academy based on these four areas.


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Members discussed whether there are sufficient hours to cover the information and complete the courses, and whether there should be a fee for the courses, which would be passed onto the local jurisdictions. They also reordered the priorities as follows:

1. regional decision-making 2. organizational management 3. board and committee meeting facilitation/meeting management 4. effective communication and community relations

Staff clarified that the Regional Academy is geared towards those that are already in public office, and would enhance the skills that elected officials already possess. Executive Committee Members reviewed options regarding the number of participants, types of sessions, venues, and budget proposals. The Committee decided to open the academy to SANDAG Board Members and alternates (up to a maximum of 20 participants), and conduct four half-day sessions at SANDAG and the other member agency venues. A budget range was established between $12,000 and $13,000. For the initial year, the funds would come from SANDAG’s Board Meeting expense and administrative reserve contingency accounts. After the first year, an evaluation of the academy will be completed. If the Executive Committee and Board find it useful and wants to continue the Academy, staff will bring back several cost sharing options. Invitations to participate in the Regional Academy will be mailed to Members and Alternates following SANDAG’s approval of the Executive Committee actions at the September 27, 2002 Board Meeting. A motion was made, and seconded, to approve the Regional Academy, and evaluate during the process. Motion Passed. Supervisor Roberts Opposed. 8. REVIEW OF DRAFT BOARD AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 (APPROVE) The Executive Committee voted to approve the draft Board of Directors Agenda with the following changes. Item 20, “Regionally Significant Transportation Network,” is continued the meeting in October for inclusion with the Draft RTP. Item 17, “Legislative Update on SB 1703,” awaits the Governor’s signature by the end of the month. If the bill is signed, staff should bring back a transition plan schedule to the next Executive Committee meeting. A motion was made, and seconded, to approve the Draft Board Agenda with the noted changes. Motion passed unanimously. GARY L. GALLEGOS Secretary

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 02-09- 4-BSEPTEMBER 27, 2002 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVEAPPROVEAPPROVEAPPROVE

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND ACTIONS Meetings of August 8, 2002 and September 12, 2002

Meeting of August 8, 2002 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Transportation Committee was called to order by acting Chair Ron Morrison (South County). Committee members in attendance were Mickey Cafagna (North County Inland), Art Madrid (East County), Dick Murphy (City of San Diego), Bill Horn (County of San Diego), and alternates Ramona Finnila (North County Coastal) and Hal Martin (North County Inland). Ex-officio members in attendance were Julianne Nygaard (NCTD), Bob Emery (MTDB), and Pedro Orso-Delgado (Caltrans). 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/COMMENTS Jim Schmidt stated that the East County Regional Chamber of Commerce supports a 55 percent voter threshold for a TransNet sales tax measure extension.

REPORTS 2. REGIONAL HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE/MANAGED LANES STUDY Staff summarized the Regional High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)/Managed Lanes (ML) Study, which evaluates HOV demand in the San Diego region through the year 2020. The study objectives are to provide a cost-effective HOV/ML system that would meet long-term HOV and transit demand, maximize person-carrying capacity, and provide travel times savings and reliability to HOVs and transit. Conducted with the assistance of a technical working group, the study includes recommendations for HOV/ML facilities on the regional highway system. SANDAG’s study consultant provided an overview of management techniques, operational policies, and design considerations for HOV/ML facilities. The consultant also summarized the study’s three-step screening and evaluation process. The study recommends 346 lane-miles of new HOV/ML facilities on Interstates 5, 15, and 805 and State Routes 52, 54, 56, 94, and 125. Staff summarized the differences between the HOV/ML study recommendations and the Managed/HOV network included in the preliminary draft 2030 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). Public Comments

Walt Brewer stated his opposition to HOV lanes. Mr. Brewer contended that HOV lanes do not improve capacity for solo drivers who travel in the general purpose lanes. John Lippitt, City of Chula Vista, suggested that a direct HOV-to-HOV connector be included at the I-

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805/SR 54 interchange. Robert Hoffman stated his opinion that HOV lanes are not a solution to traffic congestion.

Transportation Committee members discussed the recommendation to include HOV lanes on I-15 north of SR 78. Some members felt that HOV improvements between SR 78 and the County line would encourage additional sprawl into Riverside County, while other members felt that the improvements helped fulfill an existing need. Committee members discussed the study recommendations for SR 52, which include conventional HOV lanes (one in each direction) between I-805 and I-15, and a two-lane reversible facility between I-15 and SR 125. The Committee questioned whether the different design configurations would cause driver confusion. SANDAG’s consultant replied that different HOV configurations have been successfully implemented on I-5 and I-90 in the Seattle area, and that these facilities operate safely. The Transportation Committee discussed the need to accelerate the development of “early action” HOV lanes to help relieve traffic congestion, and stated that HOV lanes on regional arterials also should be further explored. Committee members supported implementing barrier separated HOV/ML facilities instead of conventional buffer separated facilities. Members felt that barrier separated facilities provided the best level of service for HOVs and transit and deterred violators. The Transportation Committee approved the use of the Regional HOV/ML Study for the development of the Draft 2030 RTP and asked staff to include additional discussion in the final study report on HOV lanes on regional arterials. 3. REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT TRANSPORTATION NETWORK Staff stated that the SANDAG Board of Directors has supported defining a Regionally Significant Transportation Network (“Network”) as part of the 2030 RTP. This Network should include SANDAG’s highest priority projects for funding and would be the focus of SANDAG’s regional performance monitoring and Congestion Management Program. Staff explained that the full Network would include existing and planned regional transit services, interstates and state highways, and selected regional arterials. Recommendations for the regional transit service and highway components of the Network were presented. Staff noted that recommendations for the Network’s regional arterial component are being developed with the Cities/County Transportation Advisory Committee, and would be presented at the September 12, 2002 Transportation Committee meeting. The Transportation Committee asked whether the proposed Regional Transit Services and Corridor Transit Services were consistent with the 2030 RTP and MTDB’s recommendations for Yellow and Red Car services. Staff replied that the transit recommendations were the same as included in the preliminary draft 2030 RTP (Mobility 2030) and that these services have been coordinated with MTDB’s Transit First efforts. Bob Emery, representing MTDB, asked why there was no Red Car service along I-15 and connecting along an east-west corridor to Sorrento Valley/Sorrento Mesa. Staff replied that a Yellow Car route was included instead. MTDB staff indicated that their Board’s updated recommendation was to designate this as a Red Car service. Staff noted that this modification could be included in the Draft 2030 RTP.

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Councilmember Phil Monroe, City of Coronado, stated that Coronado supported the staff recommendation. He said that it was important to include State Routes 75/282 in the Regionally Significant Transportation Network, because it would allow Coronado and the region to seek other federal and state funding for transportation improvements in the corridor, similar to how the region successfully lobbied for funding for SR 905. The Transportation Committee supported including all freeways and conventional highways and all Regional and Corridor Transit services in the Regionally Significant Transportation Network. 4. MOBILITY 2030: TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE SAN DIEGO REGION –

PRELIMINARY DRAFT Staff made a brief presentation on the preliminary draft 2030 RTP, Mobility 2030, which was accepted for distribution at the August 2, 2002 SANDAG Board meeting. Mobility 2030 is based on the Reasonably Expected Revenue scenario, which includes $41 billion of projected revenues to fund the recommended improvements. Staff summarized the four major components of Mobility 2030: Land Use, Systems Development, Systems Management, and Demand Management as well as the major RTP goals and policy objectives. Next steps in development of the 2030 RTP include continued public outreach and involvement, release of the Draft 2030 RTP and Draft Environmental Impact Report in October 2002, and adoption of the final 2030 RTP and EIR in February/March 2003. Staff stated that the Draft 2030 RTP would include two additional financial scenarios – the Revenue Constrained plan required by federal regulations, and an Unconstrained scenario that shows the funding that would be needed to fully implement all transportation projects, programs, and services. The Transportation Committee asked that sufficient parking be provided at major transit stations to support increased transit ridership. A Committee member re-iterated concerns that the proposed HOV lanes on I-15 north of SR 78 would encourage additional sprawl into Riverside County. Meeting of September 12, 2002 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Transportation Committee was called to order by Chair Shirley Horton (South County). Committee members in attendance were Joe Kellejian, Vice Chair (North County Coastal), Mickey Cafagna (North County Inland), Art Madrid (East County), Dick Murphy (City of San Diego), Ron Roberts (County of San Diego), and alternates Hal Martin (North County Inland) and Ron Morrison (South County). Ex-officio members in attendance were Judy Ritter (NCTD), Bob Emery (MTDB), and Pedro Orso-Delgado (Caltrans). 1. REGIONAL ARTERIAL SYSTEM – FUND REALLOCATION AND EXCHANGE This item was pulled from the consent agenda at the request of a member of the public and National City Councilmember Ron Morrison.

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Public Comment Erik Bruvold, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC), stated that EDC supports the staff recommendation. He stated that the fund reallocation and exchange would expedite the City of San Diego’s Carroll Canyon Road project by six months, providing congestion relief at one of the busiest intersections in the Sorrento Mesa regional job center.

Councilmember Morrison stated that while the proposed fund reallocation would eliminate Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funding for the construction phase of its Plaza Boulevard widening project, National City did not oppose the recommended action. He stated that it is in the regional interest to expedite the “ready to go” regional arterial projects, and that National City would resubmit its funding request for the Plaza Boulevard widening in the future. The Transportation Committee (1) approved reallocating $5.968 million of RSTP funding from the National City Plaza Boulevard widening project to an RSTP reserve; (2) allocated $3.463 million of the RSTP reserve to the City of San Diego’s Genesee Avenue and City of San Marcos’ Rancho Santa Fe Road projects; and (3) approved an exchange of RSTP, 2002 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), and TransNet funding between the Cities of San Diego and San Marcos and the Cities of Carlsbad and Chula Vista. These actions will expedite delivery of the Genesee Avenue, Carroll Canyon Road, and Rancho Santa Fe Road projects, without affecting the schedules for the other projects. The Transportation Committee recommendations will be processed as an amendment to the 2002 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) as part of the September 27, 2002 SANDAG Board of Directors agenda. 2. SAN DIEGO & ARIZONA EASTERN RAILWAY UPDATE This item was pulled from the consent agenda at the request of members of the public.

Public Comment R. Mitchel Beauchamp summarized the benefits of repairing and reopening the San Diego & Arizona Eastern (SD&AE) Desert Line. He stated that the SD&AE Railway has not been a high priority of the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB), which owns the portion of the railway in the United States. He expressed hope that a consolidated agency would take greater interest in reopening the Desert Line. Robert Hoffman stated that expending $100 million to reopen the SD&AE Desert Line is too costly.

Transportation Committee members discussed the long process toward reopening the SD&AE Railway. Barriers to reopening the facility include the lack of a dedicated federal revenue source for freight railroads and multimodal impacts to the two Port of San Diego marine terminals. 3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/COMMENTS Walt Brewer spoke in opposition to high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. He suggested that ramp metering could provide better freeway flow than HOV lanes.

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REPORTS

4. REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT TRANSPORTATION NETWORK Staff stated that the SANDAG Board of Directors has supported defining a Regionally Significant Transportation Network (“Network”) as part of the 2030 RTP. This Network would include SANDAG’s highest priority projects for funding and would be the focus of SANDAG’s regional performance monitoring effort and Congestion Management Program. Staff explained that the Transportation Committee in August 2002 recommended that all interstate and state highways and all regional transit services included in the preliminary draft 2030 RTP (Mobility 2030) be included in the Network. The recommendations for the Network’s arterial component were developed with the Cities/County Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC). Staff presented three options for the Network’s arterial component: Option 1 (Critical Links), Option 2 (Critical Links and Connectors), and Option 3 (Modified Critical Links and Connectors). CTAC recommended Option 2, which includes all designated CMP arterials (“Critical Links”) and arterials providing direct connections between communities and system continuity (“Connectors”). Staff recommended Option 3, which includes all Critical Links and Connectors in Option 2, except for Camino Del Mar in the City of Del Mar and Citracado Parkway in the City of Escondido. Staff explained that these two arterials did not score highly in the arterial ranking process and were not recommended for inclusion in the Network. Public Comment Fred Luedtke, City of Escondido, stated that Citracado Parkway is a critical project that

provides access to planned industrial development of economic importance to the City. He informed the Committee that the City of Escondido has funding to build the northern portion of the arterial, and is seeking to include the arterial in the Regionally Significant Transportation Network to qualify for future state or federal funding for the southern portion. He suggested that Citracado Parkway be reevaluated again, or that SANDAG should consider modifying the arterial evaluation criteria.

The Transportation Committee asked staff to explain the evaluation of Citracado Parkway. Staff referred the Committee to Attachment 6 of the agenda item and explained that the arterial only partially met two of the criteria – Employment and Activity Centers – and did not meet the remaining six criteria – Critical Link, Connector, Population, High Average Daily Traffic, Regional Transit Vision, and Intermodal. The Transportation Committee asked whether the decision regarding Citracado Parkway would affect the timing of the 2030 RTP. Staff responded that the Committee could either tentatively include or exclude the arterial in the Network and direct staff to evaluate the arterial further. The final status of Citracado Parkway would be reflected in the Final 2030 RTP. The Transportation Committee recommended Option 3 (Modified Critical Links and Connectors), for now with the addition of Citracado Parkway, as the arterial component of the 2030 RTP Regionally Significant Transportation Network. The Committee directed staff to work with Escondido to reevaluate Citracado Parkway using the established arterial criteria and return with a final recommendation at a later date.

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5. DRAFT 2030 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN – PROPOSED REVENUE

CONSTRAINED PLAN The preliminary draft Mobility 2030 is based on the Reasonably Expected Revenue scenario, which includes $41.3 billion of projected revenues to fund the recommended improvements. Staff explained that federal regulations require the development a Revenue Constrained plan for the 2030 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The proposed Revenue Constrained plan is based on a tighter budget and more conservative financial assumptions and includes $29.9 billion of revenues. Staff requested that the Committee review and comment on the proposed Revenue Constrained network alternatives. Staff reminded the Committee that in addition to the Reasonably Expected Revenue scenario, the Draft 2030 RTP scheduled for release in October 2002 would include the Revenue Constrained scenario as well an Unconstrained scenario that estimates the funding needed to fully implement all transportation projects, programs, and services. Staff summarized the differences between the Mobility 2030 highway and transit networks, the initial Revenue Constrained networks included in the agenda item, and the Revenue Constrained network options developed in response to comments received from the 2030 RTP Working Group. Staff reported that the 2030 Working Group was concerned about proposed high occupancy vehicle (HOV) improvements to I-15 north of SR 78, and felt instead that more HOV lanes should be included in the central portion of the region. Staff explained that the proposed improvement to I-15 north of SR 78 was the conversion of a general purpose lane to an HOV lane in each direction. In response to Working Group comments, staff evaluated freeway level of service (LOS) along the North I-15 corridor, SR 54/SR 125 between I-5 and I-8, and SR 94 between I-5 and I-8, both with and without HOV lanes. Staff reported that North I-15 operated at a slightly better LOS in 2030 without HOV lanes, while the SR 54 corridor performed much better with HOV lanes. There were slight improvements to LOS on the SR 94 corridor with HOV lanes. Staff recommended including HOV lanes in the North I-15 and SR 54/SR 125 corridors and removing HOV lanes on the SR 94 east of I-805 from the Revenue Constrained plan. Staff stated that the Revenue Constrained transit network began the initial development of the more extensive Regional Transit Vision (RTV). The initial Revenue Constrained network included 11 of the 45 RTV services at reduced peak and/or off peak frequencies. Staff reported that the 2030 RTP Working Group felt that the regional transit system should be improved outward from the urban core, and that transit improvements should be used to reward those jurisdictions actively implementing Smart Growth general plan updates. To respond to Working Group comments, an alternative Revenue Constrained transit network was developed that focuses regional transit improvements in the central and southern portion of the region and maintains the same Mobility 2030 peak and off-peak frequencies for most of the urban core services. This alternative Revenue Constrained transit network includes improvements to Coaster commuter rail service and a bus rapid transit (BRT) service along I-15. It does not include additional service improvements to Oceanside-Escondido Rail, and assumes that that route would operate at the same frequencies in 2030 as on opening day in 2005.

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Public Comment Councilmember Phil Monroe, City of Coronado, requested including the proposed State

Routes 75/282 tunnel improvement project in the Revenue Constrained plan, to allow Coronado and the region to seek other outside federal and state funding for the improvements.

Walt Brewer spoke in opposition to the proposed HOV lanes in the SR 54/SR 125 corridor. He

stated his opinion that general purpose lanes would move more people than HOV or transit improvements.

Harvey Goodfriend recommended that transit service improvements be concentrated in the

urban core instead of spread out across the region. He stated his opinion that the TransNet program has not improved mobility, and the Mobility 2030 plan invests in the many of the same types of improvements as the existing program.

The Committee discussed the proposed conversion of two general purpose lanes to HOV lanes in the North I-15 corridor. Committee members felt that the $140 million estimate to convert the lanes was too costly, and expressed concern about whether the lane conversion would be inconsistent with planned improvements to I-15 in Riverside County. Another Committee member asked if the proposed HOV improvements would encourage carpool formation or just provide a lane for existing HOV traffic traveling from Riverside County. Staff responded that SANDAG’s Regional HOV/Managed Lane Study (reviewed by the Transportation Committee in August 2002) as well as a recent HOV study conducted in the Los Angeles metropolitan area found that providing an extensive HOV system resulted in an increase in HOVs over time. The HOV network’s travel time savings act as an incentive to HOV formation. The Transportation Committee had previously supported the development of an interconnected HOV/managed lane system in the San Diego region. The Transportation Committee discussed the Midcoast transit improvements proposed in the Revenue Constrained plan. Committee members debated whether the Revenue Constrained plan, like the full Mobility 2030 plan, should include extending light rail transit (LRT) in the corridor from Old Town to University Town Center (UTC), as originally proposed in Proposition A, rather than from Old Town to Balboa Avenue as currently planned. Committee members expressed concern about the deletion of future improvements to Oceanside-Escondido rail line in the Revenue Constrained network alternative developed in response to Working Group comments. The Committee agreed that providing increased service in the urban core was important for the Revenue Constrained plan. However, the Transportation Committee agreed that double tracking the Oceanside-Escondido rail also was important to improve service to meet increasing transit demand in the corridor over time. It was noted that the rail line provided service to several major colleges and universities in the corridor, which are projected to have a student population of 50,000 in the year 2020. A Committee member expressed concern about the 2030 RTP Working Group comments concerning eliminating major capital improvements in the coastal rail corridor. It was pointed out that the 2000 North Coast Transportation Study recommended four categories of mobility improvements in the North Coast corridor: arterial widenings and extensions, expansion of express bus services,

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expanding I-5, and providing 20-minute Coaster commuter rail service in the peak period. Providing the needed peak headways for the Coaster requires tunneling to remove the existing tracks from sensitive bluff areas and to accommodate double tracking. The Committee member also questioned the Working Group’s recommendation about using transit to reward only those jurisdictions currently incorporating Smart Growth into their general plan updates. It was stated that prioritizing transit in this way would fail to recognize the achievement of other local jurisdictions that already have implemented Smart Growth. The Transportation Committee recommended modifying the “urban core” Revenue Constrained transit alternative to include the extension of Midcoast LRT to UTC and the Oceanside-Escondido double tracking and service improvements. In addition, the Committee recommended providing HOV lanes in the SR 54/SR 125 corridor and the SR 94 corridor, and eliminating the proposed HOV lane improvements (conversion of general purpose lanes) along I-15 north of SR 78, given the high cost estimate. The Transportation Committee also recommended including the proposed State Routes 75/282 improvement project in the Revenue Constrained plan, to allow Coronado and the region to seek outside funding sources for transportation improvements in the corridor. A Committee member asked about funding for telework and other innovative strategies to improve mobility. Staff responded that the Revenue Constrained plan maintains the same funding levels as Mobility 2030 for Transportation Demand Management (TDM) activities, including teleworking, as well as for Regionally Significant Arterials, Transportation Systems Management (TSM), and the Smart Growth Incentive Pilot Program. The Revenue Constrained plan also would maintain existing funding levels consistent with available funding sources for bicycle and pedestrian improvements. 6. I-5/GENESEE AVENUE/SORRENTO VALLEY ROAD INTERCHANGES PROJECT - STUDY

REPORT UPDATE This informational item was postponed to a future Transportation Committee meeting due to lack of time. GARY L. GALLEGOS Executive Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 02-09- 4-C SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE

REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND ACTIONS Meeting of August 2, 2002

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Regional Planning Committee was called to order by Chair Lori Pfeiler (North County Inland). Committee members in attendance were Patty Davis (South County), Dennis Holz (North County Coastal), Scott Peters (City of San Diego), and Ron Roberts (County of San Diego), along with alternates Judy Ritter (North County Inland), and Ron Morrison (South County). Ex-officio members in attendance were Pedro Orso-Delgado (Caltrans), Julianne Nygaard (NCTD), and Bill Chopyk (San Diego Unified Port District). Bob Leiter, representing the Regional Planning Working Group, also was in attendance.

1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Chair Pfeiler welcomed Committee members and guests. Self-introductions were made. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS There were no public comments or communications. 3. ACTIONS FROM JULY 12, 2002 MEETING There were no changes to the July 12, 2002 meeting actions. 4. STATUS REPORT TO THE SANDAG BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE REGIONAL

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (RCP) Chair Pfeiler informed the Committee that, due to extensive discussions on preceding SANDAG Board items, a presentation on the status of the RCP was not made. However, the Board is scheduled to discuss the RCP in depth at its next Policy meeting on September 13, 2002. 5. COMPONENTS, ORGANIZATION, AND PRODUCTS OF THE RCP Committee members were asked to provide feedback on a draft diagram which graphically depicted the components, organization, and products of the RCP. Comments included:

• In light of the TransNet extension efforts, the work on the RCP should focus on the Infrastructure Needs and Financing Strategy, particularly in an attempt to identify dedicated funding sources for non-transportation related infrastructure as a way to build the necessary coalitions to extend TransNet.

• The Plan can help identify regional values and regional funding, and allocate the resources as incentives to achieve the values.

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• Local responsibilities, such as housing, may become regional issues, but providing housing will still fall on the local jurisdictions. We need to be careful about creating our own unfunded mandates.

6. HOUSING COMPONENT OF THE RCP Councilmember Patty Davis, City of Chula Vista and Co-Chair of the Regional Housing Task Force, gave an overview of the importance of adequate housing in the region. The Committee watched a 5-minute Smart Growth Housing video, produced by SANDAG and the Task Force, which profiles market rate and affordable projects in the region. The Committee discussed the draft outline of the housing chapter of the RCP, which could serve as a template for the other chapters. Comments included:

• The outline seems ambitious. • Actions such as "change general plans and zoning ordinances" implies that there is

something wrong with the existing general plans and ordinances, or that SANDAG will remove those barriers. Better wording would be to "evaluate" general plans and ordinances.

• There needs to be a focus on maintaining our existing housing stock, through such action as preventing the demolition of SROs and proper code enforcement.

• The fundamental problem is one of supply — we have an enormous shortage of housing. • Despite proper zoning and general plans, it still takes too long to bring housing units to

market. When existing local plans allow development, how do we change a system that, even in the short term, prevents the market from filling the housing needs of the area? We need to evaluate and implement short-term actions to remove barriers to housing production and increase the supply.

• How do we avoid duplicating the planning efforts of the County and other jurisdictions currently updating their general plans?

• We need to examine the performance of the local redevelopment agencies in creating affordable housing (20% allocation from tax-increment financing).

• Another major challenge, in addition to the regulatory barriers to development, is the financing of the needed public facilities and infrastructure that new homes require.

• The Plan should create a “tool box,” which should include inclusionary housing and other aggressive tools that jurisdictions can use to address their housing needs, but that will not become mandatory.

• The immediate focus should be on how to provide infrastructure dollars to those communities willing to support growth.

• The County of San Diego has established the “New Urban Vision Award” to reward communities with $25,000 grants for good design and planning.

7. CALIFORNIA PLANNING ROUNDTABLE SANDAG recently held a peer review session with the California Planning Roundtable to brainstorm ideas on the RCP. The major points made by the Roundtable were:

• The most effective way of providing affordable housing is by addressing the infrastructure funding problem.

• Public education is key for the successful adoption of the RCP; 60% or more of the overall RCP budget should be designated for public outreach and involvement.

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• San Diego is well-positioned to attempt fiscal reform on a regional level; regions can no longer wait for state level action.

• Rather than establishing urban limit lines, the region should use its habitat protection plans as de facto urban growth boundaries.

• The RCP should reflect the differences in the urban, suburban, and rural characteristics of the region.

8. SEPTEMBER POLICY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING ON THE RCP The subject of SANDAG's September Policy Development Board meeting will be the RCP. Committee members directed staff to focus the Board's discussion on:

• Local control versus regional priorities, and the use of “carrots” versus “sticks.” • The appropriate level of public participation versus budgeted resources, and the most

effective ways of implementing public involvement strategies. • Equity issues related to the transportation system and other regional infrastructure

networks. 9. ADJOURNMENT AND NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be on Friday, September 6, 2002, from 9-11 a.m., at SANDAG in Conference Room A. Committee members were encouraged to attend the September 13th Policy Development Board meeting on the RCP, which will take place in the Board Room from 10:15 a.m. – 12:00 noon. GARY L. GALLEGOS Executive Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 02-09- 4-D SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE

BORDERS COMMITTEE DISCUSSION AND ACTIONS Meeting of August 7, 2002

The August 7, 2002 meeting of the Borders Committee was called to order by Chair Crystal Crawford (North County Coastal). Committee members in attendance were Hal Martin (North County Inland) and Greg Cox (County of San Diego), and alternates Judy Ritter (North County Inland), Phil Monroe (South County), and Dick Ramos (East County). Ex -Officio members in attendance were Thomas Buckley (County of Riverside), Larry Grogan (County of Imperial), Rodulfo Figueroa (Republic of Mexico), and Pedro Orso-Delgado (Caltrans).

1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Chair Crystal Crawford welcomed the Committee mem bers and guests to the meeting. Mr. Andy Horne from Imperial Irrigation District; Mr. Hank Kuiper Imperial County Supervisor and Chair of the Imperial Valley Association of Governments (IVAG); and Mr. Wally Leimgruber Imperial County Supervisor were introduced as special guests.

2. MEETING SUMMARY OF MAY 17, 2002 There were no changes to the June 21, 2002 meeting actions.

3. COMMITTEE ON BINATIONAL REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (COBRO) REPORT (Elsa Saxod, Chair) Ms. Saxod provided the Committee with an overview of the July 19, 2002 COBRO Summer Conference that had over 200 attendees. The keynote speaker, Ambassador Jeffrey Davidow, emphasized that, in order to improve border infrastructure, elected local officials must get the attention of the federal government. For the September Borders Committee meeting, COBRO will forward recommendations from the conference. Ms. Saxod also mentioned that the Binational Bridges and Border Crossings Conference will be held in San Diego in October. COBRO also supported Consul General Figueroa’s request to promote the acceptance of the Consular ID’s by local jurisdictions in San Diego County.

4. CHAIR AND COMMITTEE MEMBER’S REPORT Councilmember Patricia McCoy was appointed by the Chair of SANDAG as new Vice Chair of the Borders Committee.

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Hon. Mitch Beauchamp, Councilmember from National City and member of the Metropolitan Transit Development Board, commented on the need to reopen the desert rail line to Imperial Valley to improve freight shipments and enhance coordination with Tijuana’s public transportation services to increase trolley ridership. Ms. Kristen Allioti introduced Mr. Howard Shatz from the Public Policy Institute of California who is researching U.S./Mexico economic integration resulting from NAFTA. She also

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introduced Mr. Jose Flores Bringas, staff for Hon. Nicolas Osuna Aguilasocho, a Legislator from Tecate who is President of the Committee on Border Affairs in Baja California.

6. PROPOSED I-15 INTERREGIONAL PARTNERSHIP (IRP) Jeff Martin reviewed the monthly status report for the IRP short-term transportation strategies. The Committee approved the short-term strategies to pass along to the Transportation Committee for inclusion in the 2030 Regional Transportation Plan.

7. SAN DIEGO-IMPERIAL VALLEY WATER TRANSFER Mr. Bob Campbell, San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA), made a presentation on the proposed water transfer from the Imperial Irrigation District to the SDCWA which would be the largest agriculture to urban water transfer ever attempted in California. Mr. Campbell outlined several remaining challenges: environmental issues from water diversions that affect habitat; whether the water transfer is growth inducing in San Diego County; and finally the impacts on the Salton Sea as a result of accelerating the salinity level. He mentioned that the deadline for the approval of the transfer is December 2002. Mr. Andy Horne, Imperial Irrigation District (IID), emphasized the importance of exploring reciprocal cooperation on transborder issues. He believes that short-term solutions are not the answer to long term infrastructure and supply problems. Mr. Horne agreed with Mr. Campbell that time is of the essence; however, the current proposal is unacceptable. On August 6th, IID sent a letter to Gov. Davis offering to explore an interim fallowing program for five years. Mr. Horne stated that solutions to future water supplies need to be evaluated and that agriculture to urban water transfers should not be the cure all given the high economic and social costs. For example, desalinization of ocean water may ultimately be more feasible with the implementation of federal subsidies. Furthermore, he stated that Southern Californians should minimize water uses for landscaping and that land use planning must coincide with the available water supply. He welcomes mutually beneficial and constructive solutions to this challenging issue. Special guests, Imperial County Supervisors Hank Kuiper and Wally Leimgruber, were asked to provide additional insight on the water transfer. They highlighted concerns regarding the economic impacts of fallowing to citizens in the Imperial Valley. Imperial County recognizes the importance of economic development and diversification and welcomes new opportunities for investment. San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox reiterated that it is necessary to find common ground and keep the dialogue open to solve this issue. Mayor Larry Grogan expressed his trepidation about San Diego’s willingness to make commitments that would enable an acceptable agreement. Mr. Grogan stated that now is the time for crisis management because only a few months remain before the December 31, 2002 water transfer agreement deadline. Gary Gallegos, Executive Director of SANDAG, said that the discussion is broader than water. It also is about equity, economic development and the need for partnership between San Diego County and Imperial County. Chair Crystal Crawford, invited representatives from Imperial and San Diego counties and any other water agencies to offer suggestions and next steps for the Borders Committee. Ms. Crawford mentioned that this meeting was a starting point and she would welcome additional meetings with Imperial County.

8. ADJOURNMENT AND NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be on Friday, September 20, 2002 in Escondido at the Escondido City Hall in the Mitchell room from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., immediately following the I-15 Interregional Partnership meeting. GARY L. GALLEGOS Executive Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 02-09- 5-A SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE

TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA)

A. FY 2003 REVISED APPORTIONMENT AND ALLOCATIONS

The Transportation Development Act (TDA) provides ¼ percent of the State sales tax for operating and capital support of public transportation systems, as well as support for non-motorized transportation projects. In January 2002, the County Auditor estimated that $104.7 million in TDA funds would be available in the San Diego region for these purposes for FY 2003. In February, the Board approved a fund apportionment schedule based on this fund estimate. Claims against these funds were submitted by the two transit districts and local agencies in April, and on June 28, 2002 the Board approved the claims for FY 2003. Since then, the County Auditor has identified that an additional $4.3 million in TDA funds are available for apportionment in FY 2003 which brings the total revised apportionment schedule to $109 million (see Table 1).

The revised apportionment increases include $2.5 million to MTDB, $1 million to NCTD, $100,000 to the non-transit board area, $86,000 for funding bicycle and pedestrian facilities, $82,000 to SANDAG for transportation planning, $287,000 to MTDB for its planning and administrative duties, and $192,000 for support of community transit services. Pending the Board’s approval of this revised apportionment schedule, MTDB has requested an increased allocation and the SANDAG Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) has recommended an allocation to the City of Escondido for a sidewalk construction project (see Agenda Item #5-B). North County Transit District has decided to keep the additional funds in its account to be claimed at a later time.

GARY L. GALLEGOS Executive Director

Key Staff Contact: Sookyung Kim, (619) 595-5350; [email protected]

No Budget Impact

Recommendation It is my recommendation that the Board of Directors approve Resolution 2003-8 approving the revised FY 2003 TDA apportionment schedule and allocations shown in Table 1.

________________________________________ 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/LIAISON MEMBERS: California Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Transit Development Board, North San Diego County Transit Development Board, U.S. Department of Defense, S.D. Unified Port District, S.D. County Water Authority, and

Baja California/Mexico.

401 B Street, Suite 800 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 595-5300 • Fax (619) 595-5305 www.sandag.org

RESOLUTION NO. 2003-8

APPROVING THE FY 2003 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUND REVISED APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE

FOR THE SAN DIEGO REGION WHEREAS, the Transportation Development Act of 1971, as amended, has provided certain sales tax revenues for deposit in the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) to support the development and operation of public transportation systems and other transportation purposes as outlined in Section 99233 of the Public Utilities Code; and WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments has been designated by the Secretary of the California Business, Transportation, and Housing Agency as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency for the San Diego region; and WHEREAS, in conformance with Chapter 3, Title 21, Section 6620 of the California Code of Regulations, the San Diego County Auditor has identified additional TDA funds and revised the estimated funds to be available to the San Diego region during FY 2003 to $109 million; and WHEREAS, SANDAG has apportioned $109 million in conformance with the priorities set forth in PUC 99233; NOW THEREFORE

BE IT RESOLVED by the SANDAG Board of Directors that the revised TDA Fund Apportionment for FY 2003 (Table 1) be approved, including the apportionment and allocation of $37,000 to the San Diego County Auditor for administrative expenses; $375,000 to SANDAG for administrative expenses; $2,171,760 for funding of bicycle and pedestrian facilities; $2,075,188 to SANDAG for transportation planning; $7,252,279 to the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB) for its planning and administrative duties and for its construction and acquisition programs; $4,854,439 for support of community transit services; and the remainder ($92,234,334) for apportionment to the MTDB, County of San Diego, and the North San Diego County Transit Development Board on the basis of population. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of September, 2002.

Table 1

% of TotalPopulation Regional FY 2003 Prior Year TotalEstimates1 Population Apportionment Carryover Available

Metropolitan Transit Development Board

2,005,279 69.54% $62,006,989 $0 $62,006,989

North San Diego County Transit Development Board

806,323 27.96% $27,703,356 $13,913,812 $41,617,168

Non-Transit Board Area

71,993 2.50% $2,523,989 $1,972,707 $4,496,696

TOTALS: 2,883,595 100.00% $92,234,334 $15,886,519 $108,120,853

Population Based Apportionment (Shown Above) $92,234,33499233.1 County Auditor Administrative Expenses $37,00099233.1 SANDAG Administrative Expenses $375,00099233.3 2% Pedestrian/Bicycle Funds $2,171,76099233.5(a) SANDAG 2% Planning Funds $2,075,18899233.5(b) MTDB 10% Funds $7,252,27999233.7 5% Community Transit Services $4,854,439

$109,000,000

1 Population estimates (prepared by SANDAG) are consistent with the California Department of Finance (DOF) estimates as of January 1, 2001.

FY 2003 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA)

REVISED APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE SAN DIEGO REGION

FY 2003 APPORTIONMENT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 02-09- 5-B SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVE

TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA)

B. FY 2003 CLAIM AMENDMENTS

Introduction

The San Diego County Auditor has identified additional Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds for FY 2003 (see Agenda Report 5-A). Two claim amendments for the additional funds and other minor adjustments to the FY 03 claims are presented for Board consideration. These amendments are summarized as follows: 1. MTDB TDA Claim Amendment: Amend

Claim #253 (FY 2003) which adds $2 million in TDA funds, revises prior year carryover funds, changes $31,600 from capital to operating for the City of El Cajon, and deducts $6.9 million in planning and administration for the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB) from their Article 4 claim is recommended for approval (Resolution 2003-9)

2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Claim

Amendments: Amend Claim #342 (FY 2003) which adds $48,000 to the City of Escondido’s Juniper Street Sidewalk improvement project and Claim #304 (FY 1998) which adds $27,700 to the City of San Marcos’ Discovery Street Bike Lane project, are recommended for approval (Resolution 2003-10).

Discussion MTDB Claim Amendment With the adoption of a revised apportionment schedule for FY 2003, the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB) is eligible to receive an additional $2,000,000. This amendment includes the additional TDA funds which will be used to help balance the operating budget for FY 2003. As part of the TDA fund consolidation process, MTDB had claimed all unallocated and reserve funds from operators in its service area in FY 2002. At the June 28, 2002 meeting, SANDAG approved $14,735,347 to be transferred to the FY 2003 claim. After a review of the prior year funds, an additional $267,667 balance remains which also needs to be transferred to FY 2003. The new carryover funds total $15,003,014 (See Attachment 1 for a breakdown of these funds). These funds are being claimed on behalf of individual operators within the MTDB service area. An agreement exists between MTDB and the local operators that the funds will be made available for specific eligible purposes subject to approval by the MTDB Board. SANDAG’s role is to ensure that these TDA funds are expended properly through on-going consultation and through the annual fiscal audit process. A mechanism for regular consultation between SANDAG and MTDB has already been implemented. The City of El Cajon has requested that $31,600 of its unallocated reserves be used for an urban transit study. This amount was claimed as capital under Claim 253. This amendment would move the funds from capital to operating. MTDB Board approved

Recommendation It is my recommendation that the Board of Directors adopt Resolutions 2003-9 and 2003-10 approving the TDA claim amendments discussed in this report.

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the use and transfer at its March 28, 2002 meeting. As part of the June 28, 2002 action, the approved allocation included $6,965,000 for MTDB’s planning and administrative activities. These planning and administration funds are handled separately from Article 4 funds. The recommended action would adjust MTDB’s Article 4 claim accordingly. The table below shows the additional carryover funds and the revised claim as discussed above.

Initial Carryover

Revised Carryover Difference

Operating

Capital

Total

$ 1,495,249

$13,240,098

$14,735,347

$ 1,580,203

$13,422,811

$15,003,014

$ 84,954

$182,713

$267,667

Claim Revision

Approved Claim 253

Amendment Revised 253

Operating

Capital

Planning

Total

$55,184,200

$18,021,941

$ 6,965,000

$80,171,141

$2,084,954*

$182,713

($6,965,000)

($4,697,333)

$57,269,154

$18,204,654

$ - 0 -

$75,473,808

Bicycle and Pedestrian Claim Amendments City of Escondido – Juniper Street Sidewalk Improvements With the adoption of a revised apportionment schedule for FY 2003 (Item #5-A), $86,000 in additional TDA will become available for bicycle and pedestrian projects in the region under Article 3 of the Act. Since the annual allocation process always generates more claims for funds than there is money available, this increase in funding provides SANDAG with an opportunity to approve additional funding in the current fiscal year by selecting a project or projects from the most recent list of candidates.

The Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee considered this matter at their September 11, 2002 meeting, and recommends the next project on the project priority list from June 2002. That project will construct sidewalks on Juniper Street in the City of Escondido between Chestnut Street and Felicita Avenue. The amount claimed for this project is $48,000, leaving an additional $38,000 of the new funds available. The next project on the priority list is a bike path at the south end of the future Lake Hodges bicycle and pedestrian bridge. The claim for this project is $377,500, so rather than partially funding the project, the committee recommended keeping the balance in reserve for unexpected cost increases to previously approved projects. City of San Marcos – Discovery Street Bike Lanes The Board has previously allocated $179,000 to the City of San Marcos for the construction of bike lanes on Discovery Street between San Marcos Boulevard and Craven Road. San Marcos recently requested bids for this project, but the only bid submitted was for $214,488. Through negotiations with the bidder, San Marcos was able to reduce the bidder’s price to $194,700. After accounting for the project design expenses, approximately $12,000, the additional funds needed to complete the project comes to $27,700. The SANDAG Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee reviewed this claim and recommend the Board’s approval.



Attachment

No Budget Impact

*includes $2 million in additional TDA and $84,954 in carryover operating

________________________________________ ATTEST: ________________________________________







APPROVING REVISIONS TO MTDB ARTICLE 4 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT CLAIMS

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Development Board (MTDB) has requested an amendment to its Transportation Development Act (TDA) claim; and WHEREAS, SANDAG, in cooperation with the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB), has analyzed the requested amendments and has found that the revisions are warranted pursuant to Section 6659(d) of Title 21 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR); NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the SANDAG Board of Directors as follows: 1. That the Board, pursuant to CCR Section 6659(d), and consistent with MTDB’s approval per PUC

99233.5(b)(2), does hereby approve revisions to the claims as shown below:

Fiscal Year

Claim #

Claimant Purpose Current

Allocation Adjustment +(-) Revised

Allocation

FY 2003 253 MTDB Operating

Capital Plan. & Admin.

$55,184,200 $18,021,941 $6,965,000 $80,171,141

$2,084,954 $182,713 ($6,965,000) ($4,697,873)

$57,269,154 $18,204,654 $ - 0 - $75,473,808

2. That the Board does hereby authorize and empower the Executive Director to prepare and

transmit allocation instructions and payment schedules to the San Diego County Auditor as are necessary and legal for adjustment of these claims.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of September, 2002.

________________________________________ ATTEST: ________________________________________







APPROVING A REVISIONS TO THE ARTICLE 3 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) FUNDS

WHEREAS, the Cities of San Marcos and Escondido has requested increases to the allocation of for their projects as shown below; and WHEREAS, SANDAG has analyzed the proposed amendments and has found that the revisions are warranted pursuant to Section 6659(d) of Title 21 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR); and WHEREAS, the SANDAG Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee has recommended approval of these claim amendments; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the SANDAG Board of Directors as follows: 1. That the Board, pursuant to CCR Section 6659(d), does hereby approve increases for the projects

shown below:

Fiscal Year

Claim Agency Project Original Allocation

Recommended Increase

Recommended Allocation

2003 342 City of Escondido

Juniper Street Sidewalk Improvement

$ -0- $48,000 $48,000

1998 304 City of San Marcos

Discovery Street Bike Lanes

$179,000 $27,700 $206,700

2. That allocations for other previously approved projects under this claim shall remain unchanged. 3. That the Board does hereby authorize and empower the Executive Director to prepare and

transmit allocation instructions and payment schedules to the San Diego County Auditor as are necessary and legal for adjustment of this claim.


Attachment 1

Unallocated Capital FY 01 Audit Revised Total Reserves Reserves Adjustment Carryover

Chula Vista $131,808 $50,000 $736,315 $918,123

Coronado 36,639 0 0 $36,639

El Cajon 3,532,760 0 0 $3,532,760

Imperial Beach 75,246 0 0 $75,246

La Mesa 28,307 1,740,000 47,863 $1,816,170

Lemon Grove 237,401 0 0 $237,401

National City 475,590 0 (167,504) $308,086

Poway 74,239 1,113,960 102,498 $1,290,697

San Diego 0 0 0 $0

Santee 1,230,760 0 0 $1,230,760

County MTDB Area 3,361,220 2,385,972 (452,963) $5,294,229

Regional Fund N/A N/A 262,903 $262,903

Revised Total $9,183,970 $5,289,932 $529,112 $15,003,014

Prior Carryover $14,735,347

Difference $267,667

MTDB CARRY-OVER

Jurisdiction

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2002 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (RTIP) – AMENDMENT NO. 1

Introduction

SANDAG adopted the 2002 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) on June 28, 2002. The 2002 RTIP is a five-year program of major transportation projects in the San Diego region covering the period from FY 2003 to FY 2007. SANDAG has received requests for various project revisions and additions to the 2002 RTIP. This amendment also reflects the fund exchanges approved by the Transportation Committee at its September 12, 2002 meeting (see Transportation Committee Actions – Agenda Item #4-B). The projects covered by Amendment No. 1 are shown in Table 1.

Discussion

As stated, the Transportation Committee approved fund transfers between various cities and SANDAG. These fund transfers would expedite delivery of projects for the Cities of: San Marcos (Rancho Santa Fe Road) and San Diego (Carroll Canyon). A transfer of local funds from the Cities of Carlsbad (Rancho Santa Fe Road) and Chula Vista (Olympic Parkway Interchange) would allow these projects to advance their delivery by an

estimated three years. Both the Cities of Carlsbad and Chula Vista concur with this exchange. The amendments needed to implement these fund transfers and other proposed 2002 RTIP amendments are discussed in the following paragraphs and detailed in Table 1.

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Indian Reservation Roads (IRR01): The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has transmitted projects approved for funding under the Indian Reservation Roads (IRR) program. For the San Diego region, six projects have been selected. These projects provide for a range of transportation activities such as system and project planning, preliminary project engineering, pavement surface treatments, highway construction and reconstruction, and the rehabilitation or replacement of bridges on Indian reservation roads. These projects are eligible for 100 percent federal funding. The six projects are in the reservation areas of Pala ($205,000), Ramona ($120,000), Los Coyotes ($2.05 million), Pauma ($35,000), Rincon ($65,000), and Barona ($1.27 million) for a total lump sum of $3.7 million through FY 2003/04.

Caltrans

I-15 Managed Lanes (CAL18): This project includes numerous funding sources. The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program funds both the freeway segment as well as the purchase of buses by the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB). CMAQ funds programmed in FY 2004/05 have been included as part of MTDB’s I-15 BRT project. This amendment will adjust the Caltrans freeway segment accordingly.

Recommendation It is my recommendation that the Board of Directors approve Resolution 2003-11 approving Amendment No. 1 to the 2002 Regional Transportation Improvement Program as shown in Table 1.

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SANDAG Board of Directors September 27, 2002 – Agenda Item # 6 (APPROVE)

Although this is a fully funded project (estimated project cost of $324 million for the freeway segment), only $221 million is shown since this RTIP period only covers up to FY 2006/07. I-15 Auxiliary Lanes (CAL25): Caltrans has increased the State Highway Operation & Protection Program (SHOPP) and State Transportation Improvement Program – Interregional Program (STIP-IIP) funds for this project. SHOPP funds total $19 million, STIP-IIP totals $18 million, and the private funds remain at $3 million for a total project cost of $40 million (prior project total was $34.5 million). SR 76 North County (CAL29): As part of the $35 million awarded to Regional Arterial System (RAS) projects, the City of San Marcos Las Posas project received $10.2 million in State Transportation Improvement Program – Regional Improvement Program (STIP-RIP) funds. However, due to the statewide shortfall, the RAS and other projects from the San Diego region were not approved by the California Transportation Commission (CTC). In an effort to ensure that the project can proceed without delay, $9 million in Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) along with $1.2 million of TransNet funds from the SR 76 project are being programmed for the Los Posas project. The $1.2 million in TransNet funds from the SR 76 project will be made up with future and reserve RSTP funds. The total project cost for the SR 76 project remains $22 million. Elderly & Disabled Program (CAL53): The CTC has allocated FY 2003 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 Elderly & Disabled Program funds to various non-profit agencies in the San Diego region to purchase vehicles and equipment needed to meet the specialized needs of the elderly & disabled persons for whom mass transportation services are unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate. The FTA Section 5310 funds awarded to the San Diego region total $1.19

million with a $297,400 local match for a total project cost of $1.487 million for FY 2002/03. SR 94/125 Widening (CAL68): This new project would eventually build a connector between these two freeways and widen SR 125. This amendment programs the preliminary engineering phase which totals $5.4 million in Traffic Congestion Relief Program (TCRP) funds.

City of Carlsbad

Rancho Santa Fe Road (CB08): As part of the fund exchange approved by the Transportation Committee on September 12, 2002, portions of the local funds were exchanged for like amount of RSTP funds. The total project cost is increased from $35 million to $38.8 million (increase is due to higher allocations for Highway Bridge Repair & Replacement and DEMO funds).

City of Chula Vista

I-805 Olympic Parkway Interchange Improvement (CV01): As part of the fund exchange approved by the Transportation Committee on September 12, 2002, portions of TransNet funds were exchanged for like amount of RSTP funds. The total project cost is $14.5 million.

County of San Diego

South Santa Fe Avenue (CNTY14): An additional $1.5 million in TransNet Highway 78 funds have been identified for this project due to estimated interest earnings. This amendment includes the additional TransNet funds and shows the local TransNet funds being contributed by the Cities of Vista and San Marcos. The total project cost is $35.1 million.

City of National City

Plaza Boulevard Widening (NC01): In accordance with the Regional Arterial System Use-it-or-Lose-it policy, the Transportation Committee approved the reallocation of $5.9 million in RSTP funds from this project to fund other ‘ready to go’ projects. The

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SANDAG Board of Directors September 27, 2002 – Agenda Item # 6 (APPROVE)

preliminary engineering and right-of-way phases will remain programmed in order to allow these phases to continue. The reduced project cost is $3.1 million.

North County Transit District

Bridge 259.6 (NCTD35): This rail bridge in Rose Creek along NCTD’s rail right-of-way was severely damaged by fire in January 2002. Although it is anticipated that insurance proceeds will cover the cost of the repair and replacement of Bridge 259.6, funds are needed immediately in order to begin work. TransNet funds are being programmed to complete the project. The total project cost is $2.6 million.

City of San Diego

Carroll Canyon (SD32): As part of the fund exchange approved by the Transportation Committee on September 12, 2002, RSTP funds are exchanged for like amount of local funds. The total project cost remains $11.8 million. I-5/SR 56 Interchange (SD88): This project was initially programmed in the 2000 RTIP with Caltrans as the lead agency. This amendment transfers the lead agency role to the City of San Diego, and adds discretionary funding received from the FY 2002 federal appropriations. This project is funded with $300,000 in High Priority Demonstration funds, $1.9 million in Corridors & Borders Infrastructure (CBI) funds, and $561,000 in local Facilities Benefits Assessment funds. The total project cost for the preliminary engineering phase is $2.8 million.

City of San Marcos

Las Posas Road (SM04): See SR 76 discussion above. This amendment adds the $10.2 million ($9 million in RSTP, $1.2 million in TransNet) to fully fund this project. The new project cost is $21.9 million. Rancho Santa Fe (SM07): As part of the fund exchange approved by the Transportation Committee on September 12, 2002, this

project received an additional $2.5 million in TransNet funds to fully fund the project. The new project cost is $11.5 million.

Other Minor Changes

Several projects needing minor changes also are included in this amendment. These revisions include adjustments in the allocation of funds between phases and fiscal years (See Table 1, pages 10-12).

Air Quality Analysis

On June 28, 2002, SANDAG found the 2002 RTIP in conformance with the Regional Air Quality Strategy/ State Implementation Plan for the San Diego Region. All of the required regionally significant capacity increasing projects were included in the quantitative emissions analysis conducted for the 2002 RTIP. The projects identified in Amendment 1 are either non-capacity increasing or exempt from the requirement to determine conformity according to §93.126 of the Transportation Conformity Rule. SANDAG followed interagency consultation procedures to determine that these projects were exempt. The 2002 RTIP including Amendment No. 1 remains in conformance with the air quality program. GARY L. GALLEGOS Executive Director

Attachments


Funds are budgeted in Work Element #4.03

________________________________________ ATTEST: ________________________________________







APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE 2002 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, on June 28, 2002, SANDAG adopted the 2002 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) including the air quality conformity finding with the State Implementation Plan for air quality; and WHEREAS, several agencies have requested project additions and revisions for inclusion into the 2002 RTIP as shown in Table 1; and

WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is consistent with the 2020 Regional Transportation Plan; and WHEREAS, the regionally significant capacity increasing projects have been incorporated into the quantitative air quality emissions analysis and conformity findings conducted for the 2002 RTIP and the 2020 RTP; WHEREAS, all other projects included in Amendment No. 1 are either non-capacity increasing or exempt from the requirements to determine conformity; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the SANDAG Board of Directors does hereby approve the attached Table 1 as Amendment No. 1 to the 2002 Regional Transportation Improvement Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that SANDAG reaffirms conformity of the 2002 RTIP including Amendment No. 1 with the Regional Air Quality Strategy and the State Implementation Plan for the San Diego Region.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director is hereby authorized to enter into a fund transfer agreement among the involved agencies to implement the fund exchanges described herein.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of September 2002.

Table 12002 Regional Transportation Improvement Program

Amendment No. 1San Diego Region (in $000s)

Bureau of Indian Affairs

MPO ID: IRR01 CAPACITY STATUS: ExemptTITLE: Indian Reservation Roads ProgramDESCRIPTION: Lump sum for various road reconstruction projects in the reservation areas of San Diego CountyChange Reason: New Project

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONIRR $3,700 $994 $1,021 $1,685 $510 $3,190

TOTAL: $3,700 $994 $1,021 $1,685 $510 $3,190

Caltrans

MPO ID: CAL18 CAPACITY STATUS: CITITLE: I-15 Managed Lanes (Stages 1-5)DESCRIPTION: Construct Managed Lanes (freeway element)Change Reason: Delete FY 05 CMAQ funds (already included as part of MTDB I-15 BRT project)

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONCMAQ $43,515 $35,100 $8,415 $43,515RSTP $8,712 $8,712 $8,712SHOPP $4,000 $4,000 $4,000STIP-IIP $58,400 $41,000 $5,800 $5,800 $5,800 $58,400STIP-RIP $66,500 $4,500 $11,000 $17,000 $17,000 $17,000 $4,500 $62,000TCRP $40,100 $30,800 $5,900 $1,300 $2,100 $17,800 $13,000 $9,300

TOTAL: $221,227 $35,300 $94,712 $20,715 $24,900 $22,800 $22,800 $22,300 $13,000 $185,927

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTFUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONCMAQ $61,100 $35,100 $8,000 $18,000 $61,100RSTP $8,700 $8,700 $8,700SHOPP $4,000 $4,000 $4,000STIP-IIP $58,400 $41,000 $5,800 $5,800 $5,800 $58,400STIP-RIP $66,500 $4,500 $11,000 $17,000 $17,000 $17,000 $4,500 $62,000TCRP $40,100 $30,800 $5,900 $1,300 $2,100 $17,800 $13,000 $9,300

TOTAL: $238,800 $35,300 $94,700 $20,300 $42,900 $22,800 $22,800 $22,300 $13,000 $203,500

MPO ID: CAL25 CAPACITY STATUS: NCITITLE: I-15 Auxiliary LanesDESCRIPTION: From south of Mira Mar Way to north of Mira Mesa Boulevard - Construct north & southbound auxiliary lanesChange Reason: Program additional SHOPP and STIP-IIP funds

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONPrivate Funds $3,000 $3,000 $3,000SHOPP $19,000 $2,670 $16,330 $2,670 $16,330STIP-IIP $18,000 $14,500 $3,500 $1,315 $215 $16,470

TOTAL: $40,000 $17,170 $22,830 $3,985 $215 $35,800

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTFUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONPrivate Funds $3,000 $3,000 $3,000SHOPP $13,515 $13,515 $13,515STIP-IIP $18,000 $1,530 $16,470 $4,215 $13,785

TOTAL: $34,515 $1,530 $32,985 $4,215 $30,300

Note: CI = Capacity Increasing, NCI = Non-capacity Increasing 5



Caltrans (continued)

MPO ID: CAL29 CAPACITY STATUS: NCITITLE: SR 76 North County (D & E)DESCRIPTION: Melrose Avenue to Mission RoadChange Reason: Transfer TransNet to Ctiy of San Marcos Los Losas Project and reimburse with RSTP

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONDEMO $7,500 $3,900 $3,600 $2,700 $1,200 $3,600RSTP $6,275 $1,170 $5,105 $6,275TransNet-H $8,280 $7,380 $900 $675 $6,705 $900

TOTAL: $22,055 $0 $12,450 $9,605 $3,375 $14,180 $4,500

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTFUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONDEMO $7,500 $3,900 $3,600 $2,700 $1,200 $3,600RSTP $5,105 $5,105 $5,105TransNet-H $9,450 $8,550 $900 $675 $7,875 $900

TOTAL: $22,055 $0 $12,450 $9,605 $3,375 $14,180 $4,500

MPO ID: CAL53 CAPACITY STATUS: ExemptTITLE: Section 5310 Elderly & Disabled ProgramDESCRIPTION: Purchase of vehicles and various capital equipment for the provision of transit service to the elderly & disabledChange Reason: Add FY 2003 funds

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONFTA Funds (Sec. 5310) $3,063 $1,873 $1,190 $3,063Local $765 $468 $297 $765

TOTAL: $3,828 $2,341 $1,487 $3,828

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTFUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONFTA Funds (Sec. 5310) $1,873 $1,873 $1,873Local $468 $468 $468

TOTAL: $2,341 $2,341 $2,341

MPO ID: CAL68 CAPACITY STATUS: ExemptTITLE: 94/125 WideningDESCRIPTION: Freeway to freeway connector - preliminary engineering phaseChange Reason: New Project

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONTCRP $5,400 $1,700 $3,700 $5,400

TOTAL: $5,400 $1,700 $3,700 $5,400




City of Carlsbad

MPO ID: CB08 CAPACITY STATUS: CITITLE: Rancho Santa Fe RoadDESCRIPTION: La Costa Ave. to Melrose Dr. - Realign & widen from 2 to 6 lane arterial with bike lanes; widen & replace bridge over

San Marcos CreekChange Reason: Part of fund exchange; adjustment to allocations of various funds

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONDEMO $2,310 $2,310 $2,310HBRR $6,480 $6,480 $6,480RSTP $13,401 $13,401 $13,401City Funds $16,619 $16,619 $16,619

TOTAL: $38,810 $0 $38,810 $38,810

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTFUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONDEMO $2,250 $2,250 $2,250HBRR $4,883 $4,883 $4,883RSTP $5,000 $5,000 $5,000City Funds $22,867 $22,867 $22,867

TOTAL: $35,000 $0 $35,000 $35,000

City of Chula Vista

MPO ID: CV01 CAPACITY STATUS: CITITLE: I-805 Olympic Parkway Interchange ImprovementDESCRIPTION: From Orange Ave. to Palomar St. - Construct soundwalls; widen bridge deck, ramp, add auxiliary lanes &

utility relocationChange Reason: Part of fund exchange

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONDEMO $5,132 $5,132 $5,132City Funds $3,255 $2,825 $430 $720 $2,105 $430TransNet-L $2,500 $500 $2,000 $500 $2,000STIP-RIP $1,145 $1,145 $1,145RSTP $2,500 $2,500 $2,500

TOTAL: $14,532 $3,325 $11,207 $1,220 $2,105 $11,207

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTFUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONDEMO $5,000 $5,000 $5,000City Funds $3,255 $3,255 $720 $2,125 $410TransNet-L $5,000 $5,000 $2,000 $3,000 $0STIP-RIP $1,145 $1,145 $1,145

TOTAL: $14,400 $13,255 $1,145 $2,720 $5,125 $6,555




County of San Diego

MPO ID: CNTY14 CAPACITY STATUS: CITITLE: South Santa Fe AvenueDESCRIPTION: Vista City limits to San Marcos City limits - Reconstruct & widen from 2 to 4 lanes including bicycle lanesChange Reason: Increase TransNet funds; revise fund type

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONRSTP $9,200 $4,536 $4,664 $9,200Private Funds $450 $250 $200 $450TransNet-L* $16,560 $763 $3,974 $4,261 $4,139 $3,423 $4,737 $11,823TransNet-H $8,900 $4,264 $4,636 $2,562 $6,338

TOTAL: $35,110 $5,299 $8,638 $4,511 $8,603 $8,059 $16,499 $18,611

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTFUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONRSTP $9,200 $4,536 $4,664 $9,200County Funds $14,101 $2,562 $8,403 $3,136 $2,562 $11,539Private Funds $450 $250 $200 $450TransNet $9,859 $763 $3,974 $1,699 $3,423 $4,737 $5,122

TOTAL: $33,610 $5,299 $8,638 $4,511 $8,603 $6,559 $16,499 $17,111*Local TransNet funds from the County and, the Cities of Vista & San Marcos

City of National City

MPO ID: NC01 CAPACITY STATUS: CITITLE: Plaza Boulevard WideningDESCRIPTION: From Highland Ave. to Euclid Ave.Change Reason: Use-it-or-lose-it policy

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONRSTP $2,000 $708 $1,292 $708 $1,292TransNet-L $1,092 $92 $238 $254 $254 $254 $92 $492 $508

TOTAL: $3,092 $800 $238 $1,546 $254 $254 $800 $1,784 $508

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTFUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONRSTP $7,968 $708 $2,328 $2,466 $2,466 $708 $7,260TransNet-L $1,092 $92 $238 $254 $254 $254 $92 $1,000

TOTAL: $9,060 $800 $238 $2,582 $2,720 $2,720 $800 $8,260


MPO ID: NCTD35 CAPACITY STATUS: ExemptTITLE: Bridge 259.6DESCRIPTION: Repair and replace rail bridge 259.6 Change Reason: New Project

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONTransNet-T $2,350 $2,350 $170 $2,180Agency* $250 $250 $250

TOTAL: $2,600 $2,600 $420 $2,180*Insurance proceeds




City of San Diego

MPO ID: SD32 CAPACITY STATUS: CITITLE: Carroll Canyon RoadDESCRIPTION: From Sorrento Valley to Scranton - construct modified 4-lane collector with bike lanes (CIP 52-392)Change Reason: Part of fund exchange

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONCity Funds $11,792 $3,130 $8,662 $3,130 $1,990 $6,672

TOTAL: $11,792 $3,130 $8,662 $3,130 $1,990 $6,672

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTFUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONRSTP $7,438 $1,284 $6,154 $7,438City Funds $4,354 $1,954 $2,400 $4,354

TOTAL: $11,792 $3,238 $8,554 $11,792

MPO ID: SD88 CAPACITY STATUS: ExemptTITLE: I-5/SR 56 InterchangeDESCRIPTION: Freeway to freeway interchange - preliminary engineering phaseChange Reason: Change lead agency from Caltrans to the City; revise FY, & program additional funds

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONDEMO $300 $300 $300CBI $1,942 $1,942 $1,942City Funds $561 $561 $561

TOTAL: $2,803 $2,803 $2,803

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTLead Agency: CaltransMPO ID: CAL10FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONDEMO $300 $300 $300STIP $60 $60 $60

TOTAL: $360 $360 $360

City of San Marcos

MPO ID: SM04 CAPACITY STATUS: CITITLE: Las Posas RoadDESCRIPTION: From Grand Ave. to Mission Rd. - Widen to 6-lane arterial; drainage improvements and utility under groundingChange Reason: Revise TransNet funds in FY 03; additional TransNet & RSTP funds to fully fund project

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONCity Funds $6,900 $1,375 $4,950 $575 $1,375 $5,525Private Funds $1,000 $650 $350 $1,000TransNet-L $4,970 $3,000 $1,970 $3,000 $1,970RSTP* $9,030 $9,030 $9,030

TOTAL: $21,900 $4,375 $16,600 $925 $0 $4,375 $17,525

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTFUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONCity Funds $6,900 $1,375 $4,950 $575 $1,375 $5,525Private Funds $1,000 $650 $350 $1,000TransNet-L $3,800 $3,200 $600 $3,200 $600

TOTAL: $11,700 $4,575 $6,200 $925 $4,575 $7,125*Project to proceed under advanced construction authorization. The City will front the cost of construction in FY 02/03 and be reimbursed for RSTP funds in FY 04/05.




City of San Marcos (continued)

MPO ID: SM07 CAPACITY STATUS: CITITLE: Rancho Santa Fe RoadDESCRIPTION: From La Costa Meadows Drive to Island Drive - Construct 4-lane arterial including grading and utility under groundingChange Reason: Part of fund exchange

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONCity Funds $4,200 $2,100 $2,100 $1,500 $2,700Private Funds $4,600 $4,600 $250 $4,350TransNet-L $2,700 $2,700 $2,700

TOTAL: $11,500 $2,100 $9,400 $1,500 $250 $9,750

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTFUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONCity Funds $4,200 $2,100 $700 $1,400 $4,200Private Funds $4,600 $4,600 $4,600TransNet-L $200 $200 $200

TOTAL: $9,000 $2,100 $5,500 $1,400 $9,000

Technical Corrections (adjustments in the allocation of funds between phases and fiscal years)

MTDB

MPO ID: MTDB46 CAPACITY STATUS: ExemptTITLE: I-15 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) StationsDESCRIPTION: Build four transit stations along the I-15 corridor as part of BRT projectChange Reason: Revise phases

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONTCRP $25,800 $13,600 $800 $10,700 $700 $1,400 $13,300 $11,100

TOTAL: $25,800 $13,600 $800 $10,700 $700 $1,400 $13,300 $11,100

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTFUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONTCRP $25,800 $13,600 $800 $10,700 $700 $1,100 $13,600 $11,100

TOTAL: $25,800 $13,600 $800 $10,700 $700 $1,100 $13,600 $11,100





MPO ID: NCTD32 CAPACITY STATUS: ExemptTITLE: Oceanside Transit Center ParkingDESCRIPTION: In Oceanside - Build multi-level parking structureChange Reason: Revise STIP funds to reflect state only cash

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONFTA Funds (5309 NS) $2,000 $2,000 $2,000RSTP $1,232 $1,232 $1,232City Funds (Oceanside) $400 $400 $400STIP-IIP $2,700 $2,700 $2,700STIP-RIP $1,300 $1,300 $1,300TCRP $1,500 $700 $800 $700 $800

TOTAL: $9,132 $1,100 $0 $8,032 $0 $0 $700 $400 $8,032

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTFUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONFTA Funds (5309 NS) $2,000 $2,000 $2,000RSTP $1,232 $1,232 $1,232City Funds (Oceanside) $400 $400 $400STIP-IIP $2,700 $2,700 $2,700STIP-RIP $1,300 $1,300 $1,300TCRP $1,500 $700 $800 $700 $800

TOTAL: $9,132 $1,100 $8,032 $1,932 $400 $6,800

City of San Diego

MPO ID: SD15 CAPACITY STATUS: NCITITLE: Street LightsDESCRIPTION: Install street lights at various locationsChange Reason: Transfer funds from SD 16 (see below)

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONCity Funds $400 $200 $200 $400TransNet-L $2,592 $892 $500 $300 $300 $300 $300 $2,592

TOTAL: $2,992 $892 $500 $500 $500 $300 $300 $2,992

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTFUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONCity Funds $400 $200 $200 $400TransNet-L $1,792 $892 $500 $100 $100 $100 $100 $1,792

TOTAL: $2,192 $892 $500 $300 $300 $100 $100 $2,192

MPO ID: SD16 CAPACITY STATUS: NCITITLE: Traffic SignalsDESCRIPTION: Install traffic signal improvements at various locationsChange Reason: Transfer funds to SD 15 (see above)

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONTransNet-L $10,930 $930 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $10,930

TOTAL: $10,930 $0 $930 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $10,930

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTFUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONTransNet-L $11,930 $1,130 $2,700 $2,700 $2,700 $2,700 $11,930

TOTAL: $11,930 $0 $1,130 $2,700 $2,700 $2,700 $2,700 $11,930




SANDAG

MPO ID: SAN11 CAPACITY STATUS: ExemptTITLE: Regional Rideshare ProgramDESCRIPTION: Transportation Demand Management (TDM) ProgramChange Reason: Increase STIP-RIP in FYs 2003 & 2004

FUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONFTA Funds (5307) $4,200 $700 $700 $700 $700 $700 $700 $4,200RSTP $1,500 $700 $400 $400 $1,500AB2766 $331 $165 $166 $331TDA $544 $10 $9 $175 $175 $175 $544STIP-RIP $10,706 $2,020 $1,644 $1,688 $1,738 $1,792 $1,824 $10,706

TOTAL: $17,281 $3,595 $2,910 $2,797 $2,613 $2,667 $2,699 $17,281

PROJECT PRIOR TO AMENDMENTFUND TYPE TOTAL PRIOR 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 PE RW CONFTA Funds (5307) $4,200 $700 $700 $700 $700 $700 $700 $4,200RSTP $1,500 $700 $400 $400 $1,500AB2766 $331 $165 $166 $331TDA $544 $10 $9 $175 $175 $175 $544STIP-RIP $9,986 $2,100 $1,244 $1,288 $1,738 $1,792 $1,824 $9,986

TOTAL: $16,561 $3,675 $2,510 $2,397 $2,613 $2,667 $2,699 $16,561


RTIPFund Types

CMAQ = Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality

CBI = Corridors and Borders Infrastructure

CDBG = Community Development Block Grants

DEMO = Demonstration

HBRR = Highway Bridge Repair & Replacement

RSTP = Regional Surface Transportation Program

RTP = Recreational Trails Program

SHOPP = State Highway Operation & Protection Program (for Caltrans use only)

STIP-IIP = State Transportation Improvement Program - Interregional Program

STIP-RIP = State Transportation Improvement Program - Regional Improvement Program

TCI = Transit Capital Improvement Program

TCRP = Transportation Congestion Relief Program

TCSP = Transportation & Community & System Preservation

TSM = Transportation Systems Management

TDA = Transportation Development Act

TDA-B = Transportation Development Act-Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities

TEA = Transportation Enhancement Activities Program

TransNet -H = Prop. A Local Transportation Sales Tax - Highway

TransNet -L = Prop. A Local Transportation Sales Tax - Local Streets & Roads

TransNet -H = Prop. A Local Transportation Sales Tax - Transit

Section 5307 = Federal Transit Administration Urbanized Area Formula

Section 5309 = Federal Transit Administration Discretionary

Section 5309 NS = Federal Transit Administration Discretionary - New Starts

Section 5309 R = Federal Transit Administration Discretionary - Rail Modernization

Section 5311 = Federal Transit Administration Rural Program

Section 5310 = Federal Transit Administration Elderly & Disabled Program

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 02-09- 7 SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 ACTION REQUESTED – INFORMATION

PROGRESS REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS

Introduction

This report summarizes the current status of major highway, transit, arterial, traffic management and transportation demand management (TDM) projects in SANDAG’s four-year Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). The TransNet one-half cent local sales tax and other local, state, and federal sources fund the projects. The projects contained in this report have been previously prioritized and are included in the 2020 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). Attachment 1 – “TransNet Program” – indicates sales tax revenue available for allocation was $15,857,424 in August 2002, bringing the fiscal year total to $28,901,466. Revenue for the fiscal year is nearly 7% lower than it was last fiscal year at this time. However, a reduction in the construction cost index for the last quarter offsets this decrease. The California Highway Construction Price Index is currently 8% lower than last year at this time. Revenue available for allocation since the inception of the TransNet Program totals $2.04 billion. Highway Projects Attachment 2 – “Highway Projects” – provides basic cost and schedule information on the major highway projects in the San Diego region. The accompanying map (Attachment 3 – “Major Highway Projects”) locates these projects.

Caltrans awarded the construction contract for the SR-56 4-lane freeway (project #27) from Camino Ruiz to Carmel Country Road. This last remaining segment of SR-56 between I-5 and I-15 is scheduled to be open to traffic July 2004. Transit and Bikeway Projects Attachment 4 – “Transit and Bikeway Projects” – provides basic cost and schedule information on the major transit and bikeway projects in the San Diego region. The accompanying map (Attachment 5 – “Major Transit and Bikeway Projects”) locates these projects. MTDB completed Phase I construction of the San Ysidro Station (project #50). Phase I included drainage work, a parking lot and a pedestrian bridge. Phase II construction, which includes station modifications, continues and should be complete by December 2003. Arterial and Freeway Interchange Projects Attachment 6 – “Arterial and Freeway Interchange Projects” – provides cost and schedule information on the major arterial and interchange projects in the San Diego region. The accompanying map (Attachment 7 – “Major Arterial and Interchange Projects”) locates these projects. The City of San Marcos awarded the construction contract for the Rancho Santa Fe Road Widening (project #91) project. Completion of this project is anticipated by late 2003.

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SANDAG Board of Directors September 27, 2002 – Agenda Item # 7 (Information)

Traffic and Demand Management Attachment 8 – “Traffic Management Projects” – provides cost and schedule information on the major traffic management projects in the San Diego region. The accompanying map (Attachment 9 – “Major Traffic Management Projects”) locates these projects. Attachment 10 – “Transportation Demand and Incident Management” – summarizes monthly activities in those functional areas. Attachment 11 - “Freeway Service Patrol Assists” – provides information by Freeway Service Patrol beat. Attachment 12 – “Vanpool Program” – summarizes the number of daily vanpool origins by major area. The number of vanpools from other counties in SANDAG’s Vanpool Program increased 57% in the last six months, from 58 vanpools to 91 vanpools. The largest increase occurred with vanpools originating in Riverside County, going from 44 vanpools six months ago to 66

vanpools this last month. Each vanpool eliminates an estimated 18 home-work trips. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs reduced an estimated 13,029 pounds of smog forming pollution last month bringing the fiscal year total to 25,248 pounds reduced, an increase of 20% over last year at this time.


Attachments (12)

Key Staff Contact: José A. Nuncio, (619) 595-5619; [email protected] Funds are budgeted in the TransNet, STIP-RIP, RSTP, and CMAQ Programs

TransNet Program - August 2002 Progress Report

TransNet Allocations Fund DisbursementsProgram & Recipient This Month FY To Date Program To Date This Month FY To Date Program To Date

BICYCLE ELEMENT

Various Agencies 83,333$ 166,667$ 16,125,646 -$ -$ 11,145,736$ 83,333$ 166,667$ 16,125,646 -$ -$ 11,145,736$

WALKABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

Various Agencies - - 1,025,887 - - 340,000 -$ -$ 1,025,887 -$ -$ 340,000$

HIGHWAY ELEMENT

Programwide 5,258,030 9,578,266 673,824,905 912,590 2,412,590 727,853,286 5,258,030$ 9,578,266$ 673,824,905 912,590$ 2,412,590$ 727,853,286$

TRANSIT ELEMENT

Elderly/Disabled (Various Agencies) 52,580 95,783 6,309,688 - - 6,346,816 MTDB 3,743,579 6,819,474 474,325,945 - - 473,223,987 NSDCTDB 1,461,871 2,663,010 181,986,525 1,350,000 1,350,000 164,439,167

5,258,030$ 9,578,266$ 662,622,158 1,350,000$ 1,350,000$ 644,009,970$ LOCAL STREET & ROAD ELEMENT

Carlsbad 167,650 305,695 20,958,426 - - 17,829,250 Chula Vista 325,272 592,398 33,519,134 1,800,000 1,800,000 32,630,100 Coronado 44,820 82,279 5,981,874 - - 5,350,616 Del Mar 15,034 28,101 2,159,460 - - 2,094,045 El Cajon 162,091 295,584 20,495,947 200,000 200,000 22,488,187 Encinitas 113,898 207,925 16,215,468 - - 15,956,026 Escondido 232,996 424,555 27,694,221 - - 26,526,091 Imperial Beach 46,766 85,819 6,214,711 - - 6,015,355 La Mesa 104,782 191,345 14,326,857 - - 12,784,400 Lemon Grove 49,329 90,479 6,721,183 - - 6,629,084 National City 96,615 176,490 12,247,326 519,577 519,577 12,088,077 Oceanside 291,876 531,654 33,219,527 - - 29,846,522 Poway 99,066 180,947 12,487,639 - - 20,201,790 San Diego City 2,130,361 3,875,708 263,060,481 667,169 667,169 272,895,754 San Marcos 107,329 195,978 11,557,702 - - 13,631,350 Santee 95,582 174,610 12,526,074 - - 11,448,516 Solana Beach 31,125 57,369 4,452,882 - - 4,366,140 Vista 153,842 280,580 19,684,061 - - 20,447,873 County of San Diego 989,597 1,800,751 123,474,179 1,507,500 1,507,500 128,244,562

5,258,030$ 9,578,266$ 646,997,154 4,694,246$ 4,694,246$ 661,473,738$

TRANSNET PROGRAM 15,857,424$ 28,901,466$ 2,000,595,749 6,956,836$ 8,456,836$ 2,044,822,729$

1) TransNet Allocations consist of tax allocations from the State plus interest earnings.2) Disbursements include cash disbursements and bond proceeds. Debt service costs are not included.

Highway ProjectsAttachment 2

Route - Description Total Project

Limits Phase Completion Cost Estimate Programmed Completion

1 I-5 Realignment Environmental Oct-03 $70,000,000 $12,000,000 2008Virginia Ave POE Relocation in San Ysidro

2 I-5/ I-805 Merge Widening Construction Jan-07 $186,200,000 $186,200,000 2007Genesee Ave to Del Mar Heights Rd

3 I-5 Widening (Northbound) Environmental Jun-03 $8,500,000 $6,100,000 2005Del Mar Heights Rd to Via de la Valle

4 I-5 Widening (Northbound) Construction Nov-03 $6,700,000 $6,700,000 2003Mission Bay Dr to SR-52

5 I-5 Widening Environmental Dec-02 $9,200,000 $9,200,000 200524th Street to Harbor Drive

6 I-5 HOV/General Purpose Lanes Environmental May-07 $600,000,000 $10,000,000 2012Del Mar Heights Rd to Vandegrift Blvd

7 I-5 Noise Barriers Environmental not available $1,275,000 $1,244,000 2005City of Oceanside

8 I-5/ SR-56 Connectors Environmental not available $137,000,000 $14,000,000 2020West to North and South to East

9 I-5/ SR-78 Connector Construction Sep-03 $4,400,000 $4,400,000 2003Widen North to East Connector

10 I-8 Widening (Eastbound) Environmental Apr-03 $11,500,000 $11,500,000 20072nd Street to Greenfield Drive

11 SR-11 4-Lane Freeway Environmental Jul-05 $193,000,000 $8,000,000 2009New Border Crossing

12 I-15 Widening (Southbound) Construction Jan-04 $9,300,000 $9,300,000 2004Friars Road to I-8

13 I-15 Managed Lanes South Segment Environmental Nov-02 $205,000,000 $10,000,000 2010SR-163 to SR-56

14 I-15 Widening Construction Dec-04 $40,000,000 $37,000,000 2004Mira Mesa Blvd to Miramar Way

15 I-15 Widening Design & Apr-03 $22,000,000 $22,000,000 2005Mercy Rd to SR-56 Right of Way

16 I-15 Managed Lanes Middle (stage 4) Environmental Nov-02 $35,000,000 $35,000,000 2006South of 15/56 to 15/56

17 I-15/ SR-56 Interchange Modifications Construction Oct-04 $26,300,000 $26,300,000 2004 and I-15 Widening

18 I-15 Managed Lanes Middle (stage 1) Environmental Nov-02 $66,000,000 $66,000,000 200615/56 to Camino del Norte

19 I-15 Managed Lanes Middle (stage 2) Environmental Nov-02 $61,000,000 $61,000,000 2006Camino del Norte to Duenda Road

20 I-15 Managed Lanes Middle (stage 3) Environmental Nov-02 $86,000,000 $86,000,000 2008Duenda Road to Lake Hodges

Current Phase

TransNet funded projects in bold.Underlined items changed from last report. September 2002




Current Phase

21 I-15 Managed Lanes Middle (stage 5) Environmental Nov-02 $60,000,000 $60,000,000 2008Highland Valley Road to Centre City Pkwy

22 I-15 Managed Lanes North Segment Environmental Nov-02 $115,000,000 $5,000,000 2010Centre City Pkwy to SR-78

23 SR-52 4-Lane Freeway Design & Nov-03 $143,700,000 $143,700,000 2006SR-125 to Cuyamaca St Right of Way

24 SR-52 4-Lane Freeway Design & Apr-07 $145,000,000 $145,000,000 2009Cuyamaca St to SR-67 Right of Way

25 SR-54 and SR-125 HOV Lanes Environmental Sep-03 $110,000,000 $7,000,000 2009I-805 to SR-94

26 SR-56 4-Lane Freeway Construction Nov-02 $48,900,000 $48,900,000 2002Black Mtn Rd to Camino Ruiz

27 SR-56 4-Lane Freeway Construction Jul-04 $128,331,000 $128,331,000 2004Camino Ruiz to Carmel Country Rd

28 SR-76 4-Lane Conventional Highway Environmental Jun-05 $101,000,000 $18,500,000 2011Melrose Dr to Mission Rd (S13)

29 SR-76 Intersection Improvements Environmental Dec-03 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 2005Olive Hill Road

30 Environmental Restoration Environmental Sep-03 not available not available 2005SR-76 Corridor

31 SR-78 Widening (Eastbound) Environmental Jan-03 $5,600,000 $4,800,000 2006El Camino Real to College Blvd

32 SR-94 Capacity Enhancement Environmental Aug-04 $450,000,000 $20,000,000 2012I-5 to SR-125

33 SR-94 Noise Barriers Environmental not available $738,000 $738,000 2005City of La Mesa

34 SR-94/ SR-125 Interim Connector Complete $3,500,000 $3,500,000 2002West to North

35 SR-94/ SR-125 Connectors Environmental Sep-05 $113,400,000 $60,000,000 2010West to North and South to EastSR-125 Frwy Widening

36 SR-125 6-Lane Freeway Construction Jul-03 $36,500,000 $36,500,000 2003Grossmont College Dr to Navajo Rd

37 SR-125 6-Lane Freeway Construction Jan-03 $119,100,000 $119,100,000 2003SR-94 to Troy Street

38 SR-125 6-Lane Freeway Construction Sep-03 $46,800,000 $46,800,000 2003Troy Street to Jamacha Rd

39 SR-125/ SR-54 6-Lane Freeway Design-Build Dec-04 $130,200,000 $130,200,000 2005San Miguel Rd to Briarwood Rd andElkelton Blvd (Gap & Connector)





Current Phase

40 SR-125 4-Lane Toll Highway Design-Build Dec-04 $400,000,000 $400,000,000 2005SR-905 to San Miguel Rd

41 SR-905 4-Lane Freeway Environmental Jul-03 $261,200,000 $205,000,000 2007I-805 to U.S./Mexico Border

42 SR-905 Construct Interchange Construction Dec-04 $31,100,000 $31,100,000 2005Siempre Viva Rd

Totals

Cost Estimate Programmed

$4,162,444,000 $2,228,113,000


Transit and Bikeway ProjectsAttachment 4

Project Title Total Project

Description / Limits Phase Completion Cost Estimate Programmed Completion

50 San Ysidro Station Construction Dec-03 $19,500,000 $19,500,000 2003Station Modifications

51 East Village Stations Construction Jun-03 $29,200,000 $29,200,000 2003Station Modifications

52 Mission Valley East LRT Construction Dec-04 $431,000,000 $431,000,000 2004I-15 to Baltimore Drive

53 Mid-Coast Balboa LRT Design not available $116,700,000 not available not availableOld Town to Balboa Ave

54 Nobel Drive Station Design Dec-02 $9,000,000 $9,000,000 2004New Coaster Station

55 Sorrento Valley Station Construction Dec-02 $4,600,000 $4,600,000 2002Parking Lot Expansion

56 I-15 Bus Rapid Transit Centers Environmental Dec-02 $51,000,000 $51,000,000 2005Sabre Springs, Rancho BernardoDel Lago

57 Encinitas Coaster Station Complete $800,000 $800,000 2002Parking Lot Expansion

58 Oceanside Station Environmental Jun-03 $9,100,000 $9,100,000 2005Parking Structure

59 Oceanside - Escondido LRT Design Mar-03 $351,500,000 $219,000,000 2005Coast Hwy to Valley Pkwy

60 Coastal Rail Environmental Feb-03 not available $2,498,000 2006Double Track Corridor Level EIR

61 Oceanside-Escondido Bikeway Design Mar-03 $10,208,600 $10,208,600 2004

62 North Coastal Bikeway Design Mar-03 $25,456,000 $12,833,000 2005

63 San Diego Bayshore Bikeway Construction Mar-03 $7,398,000 $6,698,000 2003

64 Escondido-San Diego Bikeway Design Dec-02 $3,500,000 $2,500,000 2004Mission Valley Segment

Totals


$1,068,962,600 $807,937,600

Current Phase


Arterial and Freeway Interchange ProjectsAttachment 6

Location - Description Current Phase Total Project

Sponsoring Agency Phase Completion Cost Estimate Programmed Completion

70 Extend South Melrose Drive Design & Jun-03 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 2003City of Carlsbad Right of Way

71 Widen Rancho Santa Fe Rd Construction Sep-04 $32,000,000 $32,000,000 2004City of Carlsbad

72 Olympic Parkway/ I-805 Interchange Environmental Nov-02 $21,400,000 $21,400,000 2004City of Chula Vista

73 Widen Palomar Street Design & Oct-02 $2,900,000 $2,900,000 2003City of Chula Vista Right of Way

74 Palomar Street/ I-805 Interchange Environmental Dec-02 $11,000,000 $415,000 2005City of Chula Vista

75 Coronado Tunnel Environmental Jun-04 $295,000,000 $1,500,000 2010City of Coronado

76 Widen Jamacha Blvd Environmental Dec-02 $4,700,000 $500,000 2004City of El Cajon

77 Manchester Ave/ I-5 Interchange Environmental May-05 $27,900,000 $2,400,000 2008City of Encinitas

78 Widen Bear/ East Valley Pkwy Environmental Jun-03 $13,700,000 $9,000,000 2005City of Escondido

79 Nordahl Road/ SR-78 Interchange Environmental Aug-03 $1,500,000 $300,000 2005City of Escondido

80 Widen Plaza Blvd Environmental Nov-03 $9,100,000 $2,000,000 2006City of National City

81 Extend Rancho Del Oro Drive Construction Dec-03 $6,900,000 $6,900,000 2003City of Oceanside

82 Rancho Del Oro Dr/ SR-78 Interchange Environmental Dec-02 $34,000,000 $10,900,000 2007City of Oceanside

83 Widen Espola Road Environmental Oct-03 $8,000,000 $4,000,000 2005City of Poway

84 Extend Carroll Canyon Rd Environmental Feb-04 $11,600,000 $11,600,000 2005City of San Diego

85 Friars Rd/ SR-163 Interchange Environmental Jul-04 $15,300,000 $2,500,000 2009City of San Diego

86 Genesee Ave/ I-5 Interchange Environmental Jun-04 $25,000,000 $25,000,000 2007City of San Diego

87 Clairemont Mesa Blvd/SR-163 Interchange Design & Apr-04 $8,800,000 $8,800,000 2005City of San Diego Right of Way

88 Genesee Ave Design & Dec-02 $2,733,000 $2,733,000 2004City of San Diego Right of Way

89 El Camino Real Environmental Apr-04 $18,457,000 $18,457,000 2007City of San Diego


Arterial and Freeway Interchange ProjectsAttachment 6

Location - Description Current Phase Total Project

Sponsoring Agency Phase Completion Cost Estimate Programmed Completion

90 Las Posas Rd/ SR-78 Interchange Environmental Dec-02 $20,200,000 $22,000,000 2004City of San Marcos

91 Rancho Santa Fe Rd Construction Dec-03 $13,000,000 $13,000,000 2003City of San Marcos

92 Widen Mission Gorge Rd Construction Oct-02 not available not available 2002City of Santee

93 Lomas Santa Fe Dr/ I-5 Interchange Environmental May-03 $20,600,000 $15,000,000 2005City of Solana Beach

94 Widen West Vista Way Environmental Nov-03 $7,700,000 $1,100,000 2006City of Vista

95 South Santa Fe Ave Environmental May-03 $34,900,000 $34,900,000 2006County of San Diego

96 Bradley Ave/ SR-67 Interchange Environmental Nov-04 $8,300,000 $1,700,000 2009County of San Diego

97 Los Coches/ I-8 Interchange Design Aug-03 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 2005County of San Diego

Totals


$663,690,000 $260,005,000


Traffic Management Projects Attachment 8

Description Current Phase Total Project

Route: Limits Phase Completion Cost Estimate Programmed Completion

110 CCTV Incident Identification System Complete $15,500,000 $15,500,000 2002I-5: I-15 to I-8I-8: I-5 to SR-163SR-75: I-5 to Orange AveSR-94: I-5 to I-805

111 CCTV Incident Identification System Construction Jul-04 $11,200,000 $11,200,000 2004I-8: SR-163 to Mission Gorge RdI-15: I-8 to SR-163I-805: I-8 to SR-163

112 CCTV Incident Identification System Construction Feb-03 $10,800,000 $10,800,000 2003I-15: SR-163 to SR-56SR-163: I-805 to I-15I-805: SR-163 to Balboa Ave

113 CCTV Incident Identification System Design Oct-04 $9,000,000 $9,000,000 2006I-15: SR-94 to I-8I-805: SR-94 to I-8

114 Changeable Message Signs Design Mar-04 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 2005I-5: 3 Locations

115 Changeable Message Signs Design Dec-02 $1,700,000 $1,700,000 2003I-8: 3 LocationsSR-94: 1 Location

116 Ramp Meters (Northbound) Environmental Apr-04 $7,700,000 $7,700,000 2006I-5: Coronado Ave to E Street

117 Ramp Meters (Northbound) Environmental Jan-03 $9,200,000 $9,200,000 2005I-805: Otay Valley Rd to E Street

118 Traffic Monitoring Systems Environmental Oct-02 $6,500,000 $6,500,000 2006I-5, SR-52, SR-94 and I-805

Totals


$72,800,000 $72,800,000

CCTV: Closed Circuit Television CameraUnderlined items changed from last report. September 2002

Transportation Demand and Incident ManagementSeptember 2002 Progress Report

This Month Last MonthFiscal Year

To DateLast Fiscal

Year To Date

DEMAND MANAGEMENT

Reduced TravelPerson Trips Reduced 98,808 92,858 191,666 175,018Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduced 4,690,980 4,413,162 9,104,142 7,597,100

Reduced EmissionsPounds of Smog-forming Pollution Reduced 13,029 12,259 25,248 21,102

Reduced Fuel ConsumptionGallons of Fuel 255,709 240,565 496,274 414,123

Reduced CostsReduced Auto Fees $2,289,199 $2,153,622 $4,442,821 $3,707,386

Program ActivityNumber of Vanpools 215 212Vanpool Passengers 2,019 1,987Companies in RideLink Subsidy Program 0 0Bike Locker Members 470 469Guaranteed Ride Home Participants 2,846 2,789Total Phone Calls Received 1,283 807 2,090 4,384Carpool Matchlists Distributed 1,127 574 1,701 3,957

INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

Freeway Service PatrolTotal Assists 5,109 4,998 10,107 9,455

Freeway Changeable Message SignsIncident Broadcasts 31 48 79 50Broadcast Duration (total minutes) 972 11,579 12,551 6,497

Freeway Incident AdvisoriesSig Alerts 37 35 72 73Sig Alert Duration (total minutes) 365 5,440 5,805 8,306

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 02-09- 8 SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 ACTION REQUESTED – APPROVAL

AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT $95,000 FROM THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT, AMEND THE FY 2003 OVERALL WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET, AND AMEND THE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE CENTRAL INTERSTATE 5 CORRIDOR STUDY

SANDAG, in partnership with Caltrans, the City of San Diego and the San Diego Unified Port District (Port District) is conducting the Central I-5 Corridor Study. The study area extends from Sea World Drive to State Route 54 in the south, and from the coast eastward to Interstate 805 (Attachment 1). The focus of the study is on potential solutions for access to and from Interstate 5, along with improved north-south mobility through the entire corridor. This planning-level study is intended to provide the blueprint for future access and main-lane improvements related to Interstate 5 in the Centre City area.

Early on, the study was focused on better freeway access to San Diego International Airport and the Port District marine terminals. The study was enlarged to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the whole Central I-5 corridor, including a Freeway Deficiency Plan for the Ballpark and its Ancillary development. As part of the study, the Port District has requested detailed access analysis to the marine terminals and airport, and has agreed to provide additional funding for those efforts.


Attachment

Key Staff Contact: Michael Hix, (619) 595-5377; [email protected]

Funds are Budgeted in Work Element #3.02

Recommendation

Given the Port District’s interest in additional analysis of the Central I-5 Corridor Study and their willingness to provide the additional funding for these efforts, it is my recommendation that the Board of Directors approve Resolution 2003-12, authorizing the Executive Director to accept the funds, amend the FY 2003 OWP and Budget, and execute a contract amendment with the project consultant, not to exceed $95,000.

________________________________________ ATTEST: ________________________________________







AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT $95,000

FROM THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT, AMEND THE FY 2003 OVERALL WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET, AND AMEND THE CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR THE CENTRAL INTERSTATE 5 CORRIDOR STUDY

Whereas, the San Diego Association of Governments' (SANDAG) Fiscal Year 2002 Overall Work Program (OWP) contained Element #3.15, the Central Interstate 5 Corridor Study (CI5), exploring short and long-term improvements to overall mobility in and access to the freeway corridor; and

Whereas, additional evaluation of airport and marine terminal access issues have contributed to an extension of the CI5 Corridor Study schedule into FY 2003; and

Whereas, the San Diego Unified Port District (Port District) is an active participant in the CI5 Corridor Study, evaluating improved and direct access into San Diego International Airport and the marine terminals at Tenth Avenue and 24th Street; and

Whereas, funding for consultant services in the amount of $350,000 for the CI5 Corridor Study initial scope of work was provided by the State of California and the City of San Diego; and

Whereas, the expanded analysis requested by the Port District requires additional funds totaling $95,000; and

Whereas, SANDAG and the Port District desire to continue their partnership in conducting regional transportation planning; NOW THEREFORE

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the San Diego Association of Governments that the Executive Director is hereby authorized to accept $95,000 from the Port District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director is authorized to amend the FY 2003 Overall Work Program to add a task under Work Element #3.02 to reflect SANDAG’s continuing involvement on the Central I-5 Corridor Study; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that SANDAG’s Auditor and Controller is hereby authorized to amend the FY 2003 Budget upwards $95,000 upon execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port District; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director is hereby authorized to execute a contract amendment with the CI5 consultants in an amount not to exceed $95,000. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of September, 2002.

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Centre City

10th Ave MT Airport

National City MT

Old Town Transit Center

Agenda Item #9 can be obtained by contacting SANDAG’s Public Information Office at (619) 595-5347.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 02-09- 10 SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 ACTION REQUESTED – ACCEPT FOR FILING

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

Introduction

This staff report recommends the approval of the Proposed Amendment to Conflict of Interest Code for filing with the County of San Diego. The County of San Diego is SANDAG’s code reviewing body pursuant to Government Code section 87306.5. The Board approved the Notice and Proposed Amendment for distribution at its June 28, 2002 meeting. The Proposed Amendment 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. Discussion Distribution of the Notice and Proposed Amendment (Attachment 1 and 2) and commencement of the public comment period began immediately following the Board’s determination to accept those documents for distribution at its June meeting. Notice of the Proposed Amendment was published in the San Diego Union and was provided to all newly-designated SANDAG employees. The public comment period ended on August 12, 2002. No public comment or request for public hearing was received.

If the Board accepts the Proposed Amendment for filing, staff will submit its Biennial Review Reply Form and the Amended Code to the County of San Diego by the October 1, 2002 deadline. The Amended Code will go into effect after it is approved by the County Board of Supervisors. Initial statements from newly designated persons will be due within 30 days after the Amended Code goes into effect. Those persons who only need to submit an update to their initial statement via an annual statement, must do so no later than April 1, 2003. Staff will inform all persons listed in SANDAG’s Conflict of Interest Code of their submission requirements on a timely basis.


Attachments

Key Staff Contact: Julie Wiley, (619)595-5647; [email protected]

No Budget Impact

Recommendation It is my recommendation that the Board of Directors accept the Proposed Amendment to Conflict of Interest Code for filing with the County of San Diego.

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SANDAG Board of Directors September 27, 2002 – Agenda Item # 10 (ACCEPT FOR FILING)

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND SANDAG’S EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

New positions have been added to SANDAG’s staff and the duties for other positions have been broadened to include more significant involvement in the processes SANDAG uses to select and contract with consultants, contractors, and vendors. Renaming and realignment of some of SANDAG’s committees has led to inclusion of the members of SANDAG’s four policy committees as designated positions. Additionally, some job titles have been modified and some of SANDAG’s consultants have been identified as parties that could potentially make or participate in making decisions which may foreseeably have a material effect on a financial interest. Therefore, additional employee positions need to be added to the list of designated employees and certain firms need to be identified as 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 amendment to Appendix A of the Conflict of Interest Code, including the titles of the additional designated employee positions, committee positions, and firms, is either attached to this Notice or available upon request. Written comments, oral inquiries, and all other requests concerning the proposed amendment to the Code may be submitted to: Julie Wiley, Deputy 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 August 12, 2002. 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.

Attachment 1

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SANDAG Board of Directors September 27, 2002 – Agenda Item # 10 (ACCEPT FOR FILING)

PROPOSED AMENDED APPENDIX A TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE

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 Four Policy Committees 1, 2

Executive Director 1, 2 Deputy Executive Director 1, 2 General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel 1, 2

Criminal Justice Unit Director 4 Director of Transportation 1, 2

Director of Finance & Administration 4 Director of Land Use & Public Facilities 1, 2

Director of Research and Information Systems 3 Communications Director 3

Special Projects Director 4 Administrative Services Manager 4

Administrative Services Assistant 4 Senior Regional Planner 3

Associate Transit Research Analyst 4 Associate Regional Planner 3

Senior Transportation Engineer 3 Senior Transportation Planner 3 Associate Transportation Planner 3

Senior Transportation Technician 3 Financial Services Manager 4

Accounting/Contracts Analyst (title subject to change) 4 Office Services Specialist 4

Graphics Supervisor 4 Chief of Information Systems 4

Senior Research Analyst 4 Principal Transportation Planner 3

Special Services Director 1, 2

Type of Consultant Designated Firm Name Financial Advisor Public Financial Management Bond Counsel Orrick, Harrington, & Sutcliffe

Attachment 2


QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT — PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2002

Background

The California Government Code requires that the Board be provided a quarterly report of investments held by SANDAG. This report includes all money under the direction or care of SANDAG as of June 30, 2002, including funds of the San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission and SourcePoint. Discussion SANDAG’s Investment Policy and California Government Code Section 53646 (b) outlines the requirements for the treasurer or chief financial officer of a local agency in reporting to the legislative body of the local agency. The attached report prepared by the Director of Finance and Administration, shows summary as well as detailed information regarding SANDAG’s investment portfolio as of the end of the last fiscal quarter. As of June 30, 2002, a total of $175.4 million was held by SANDAG in a number of investment accounts in comparison to $224.2 million held in the previous quarter. The $48.8 million decrease during the quarter is primarily due to the net difference between TransNet sales tax receipts less program expenditures during the quarter. Approximately $91 thousand is held in five Bank of America money market checking accounts. The majority of the money managed by SANDAG, including funds of the San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission, is currently invested in eight major funds or accounts. They are:

1. State of California Local Agency

Investment Fund (LAIF) – State law allows local agencies to invest up to $40 million in LAIF. SANDAG currently has $30.5 million invested in LAIF. This fund is highly liquid and funds may be accessed easily for immediate needs;

2. California Asset Management Program (CAMP) – Cash Reserve Portfolio – This is a fund administered by SANDAG’s financial advisor, Public Financial Management, Inc. (PFM), for the specific purpose of managing the investment of bond funds that are subject to arbitrage investment restrictions. SANDAG uses this program for debt service related to its various sales tax revenue bond issues. All bond debt service funds in CAMP are actually under the control of our bond trustee, US Bank (formerly First Trust California). Only the trustee may deposit or withdraw bond debt service money. Approximately $48.8 million are currently on deposit with CAMP;

3. Fidelity Funds – These are a series of high quality money market instruments, including AAA rated US treasury funds, managed by Fidelity Investments Public Sector Services Company. These also are highly liquid and are used for immediate cash needs. Approximately $6.3 million are invested in these mutual funds;

4. Nations Funds – These are a series of government treasury obligation mutual funds managed by Bank of America. These also are highly liquid and are used for immediate cash needs. Approximately $37.0 million are invested in these mutual funds;

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SANDAG Board of Directors September 27, 2002 – Agenda Item # 11 (INFORMATION)

5. US Bank – SANDAG recently entered into a forward delivery agreement with Wachovia Bank for investment of its bond principal and interest funds. These funds also are under the control of US Bank, SANDAG’s bond trustee. This money, totaling approximately $21.1 million, is held by the trustee for payment of interest on the short-term commercial paper program;

6. US Trust – US Trust was hired to manage the bond fund proceeds within the guidelines of SANDAG’s Investment Policy. These funds are under the control of our bond trustee, US Bank. Only the trustee may deposit or withdraw bond proceeds money. US Trust also invests a portion of SANDAG’s sales tax proceeds. Approximately $23.6 million of sales tax proceeds are invested by US Trust; and

7. Scudder/Duetsche Institutional Funds – These are a series of high quality money market instruments, including AAA rated US treasury funds, managed by Scudder Kemper Institutional Services Company. These also are highly liquid and are used for immediate cash needs. Approximately $8.0 million are invested in these mutual funds.

As of June 30, 2002, the yield to maturity of the portfolio was 1.77% with a weighted average maturity of 78 days in comparison to 1.98% and 65 days in the prior quarter. Management has continued to implement the Board’s strategy to diversify SANDAG’s investment portfolio. This will continue to be an important investment objective for the future.

Certifications As required by state law, the Director of Finance and Administration reports that this portfolio, together with the authorized short-term commercial paper program, will provide the necessary liquidity to meet the expenditure requirements of SANDAG and the TransNet program for the next six months. This portfolio is in compliance with the updated SANDAG Investment Policy and with state law.

GARY L. GALLEGOS Executive Director Attachment Key Staff Contact: Marlene E. Kelleher, (619) 595-5389; [email protected]

The attachment to this document can be obtained by contactingSANDAG’s Public Information Office at (619) 595-5347.


REPORT ON THE CALIFORNIA BIODIVERSITY COUNCIL QUARTERLY MEETING Introduction The California Biodiversity Council (CBC) held its quarterly meeting on August 28 and 29 in Alturas, California. The CBC is a statewide council established to design a strategy to preserve biological diversity and coordinate implementation of this strategy through regional and local institutions. Mary Nichols, Secretary, The Resources Agency, chairs the Council. Former Escondido Councilmember Jerry Harmon represents the San Diego region on the Council. The Council is holding quarterly meetings around the state to improve coordination among state and federal land management agencies and local interests. Discussion Alturas is located in the far northeastern corner of California. The region is sparsely populated; farming and agricultural practices, along with government employment, provide the majority of jobs for area residents. Rangeland health, productivity, and diversity are at serious risk due to juniper encroachment. Approximately 2.5 million acres of rangeland is occupied by western juniper. This is a ten-fold expansion of juniper range over the past 130 years. These dense stands of trees draw an unusual amount of water, effectively pushing out the native plant species and greatly affecting the watershed. At the same time, independent energy producers found western juniper to be a desirable source of biomass fuel. Interest in siting co-generation power plants in the region is on the rise. The opportunity to utilize juniper for clean, renewable energy production could provide an economic boost for many communities. The Council discussed the benefits

derived from utilizing juniper to help meet energy needs and how reducing the current levels of juniper encroachment can improve wildlife habitat, increase water quality and available soil moisture, and result in more productive grazing land. Therefore, there is an important opportunity for an economical solution to an environmental problem. The Council heard a presentation on the Modoc County Land Use Committee; a truly unique group that makes decisions and works with the many governmental agencies and programs in the area. Over 70 percent of Modoc County is managed by the state and federal governments; their land use decisions have the potential to affect private landowners, county government, and the local economy. The Modoc County Board of Supervisors appointed a 24-member committee comprised of a cross section of individuals with expertise in timber, grazing, mining, hunting, fishing, wildlife, and farming – all activities that occur on public land. The purpose of the committee is to ensure that Modoc County is a full partner in managing public lands within the county. The committee is charged with reviewing state and federal land management agency projects for possible impacts to individual citizens, county government, and the local economy. After carefully researching any proposed activities and meeting with agency representatives as needed, the committee then recommends appropriate actions to the Modoc County Board of Supervisors. As a result of the committee, there has been continuing discussion among state and federal resource managers, county government, and people who depend on natural resources for their economic well being.


Key Staff Contact: Janet Fairbanks, (619) 595-5370; [email protected]

No Budget Impact


LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: SB 1703 (PEACE) – CONSOLIDATED AGENCY LEGISLATION STATUS REPORT

Introduction

SB 1703 is now on the Governor’s desk awaiting signature. The Governor will have until September 30 to sign or veto the bill. If the Governor takes no action by September 30 the bill will become law. Numerous letters of support from both the public and private sector have been sent to the Governor. In the waning hours of the legislative session a few changes were made in order to achieve some forward motion on consolidation. Language concerning the infrastructure financing district in the border zone was removed as was language concerning the Regional Comprehensive Plan and the ability to utilize a supermajority override vote for regionally significant transportation projects. Additionally, the bill calls for reports to the Governor and Legislature regarding the agency’s progress and recommendations in several areas. After being given an update at its meeting on September 13, 2002, the Executive Committee requested that staff prepare an outline of action items relevant to the transition process with recommendations on the scope of the transition plans and their implementation. Staff will provide the requested information to the Executive Committee at its next meeting.

Summary of Substantive Provisions of SB 1703 as passed by the Legislature:

• Creation of the San Diego Regional Transportation Consolidation Act

• Consolidated agency to be permanent with mandated participation by member agencies

• Consolidation of SANDAG with the planning and programming functions of MTDB, and NCTD in an initial transfer to take place prior to July 1, 2003

• Consolidation of the project development and construction functions of MTDB and NCTD in a subsequent transfer to take place prior to January 30, 2004

• 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

• A committee structure as agreed to by the Board consisting of Executive, Transportation, Regional Planning, and Borders Committees

• Authority for the consolidated 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 agency

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SANDAG Board of Directors September 27, 2002 – Agenda Item # 16 (INFORMATION)

• A report must be prepared by the consolidated agency and submitted to the Governor and the Legislature every two years beginning in 2005 regarding its progress in carrying out the provisions of the bill

• By December 31, 2004, the Legislative Analyst Office (LAO) must prepare a report to the Governor and the Legislature which evaluates and make recommendations on the consolidated 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


Key Staff Contact: Debra Greenfield, (619) 595-5366, [email protected]


RIDESHARE WEEK 2002 - PROCLAMATION

Introduction

During the week of October 7 -11, 2002, SANDAG will sponsor Rideshare Week 2002. Rideshare Week is being celebrated nationwide during this same period. The purpose of Rideshare Week 2002 is to create public awareness of alternatives to solo commuting and to reduce peak period congestion. SANDAG administers the Regional Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program known as RideLink that provides cost-effective services to promote alternatives to solo commuting during the peak periods, e.g. carpools, vanpools, schoolpools, teleworkers, walkers, bicyclists, transit riders, and commuters using alternative work schedules.

Discussion Media Outreach: The media outreach includes developing a series of press releases for both the print and electronic news media, requesting members of the Board and commuters who participate in alternate forms of commuting to be interviewed by news media, and preparing byline articles that feature stories about employers and commuters who are doing their part to keep San Diego moving.

Advertising: The advertising outreach includes leveraging the ongoing 'Keep San Diego Moving' campaign and will use print, Internet, and radio spots to increase awareness and call people to action. Special Events: Several special events will be held during Rideshare Week to promote participation and to attract media attention. One such event, the Diamond Awards Luncheon, to be held on October 11, 2002 is sponsored by SANDAG. This special event is designed to recognize area employers and select individuals who have made outstanding contributions towards reducing home-work commute trips and have done their part to help keep San Diego moving. Coordination with Member Agencies: These outreach measures include requesting that SANDAG member agencies issue their own Rideshare Week 2002 proclamations modeled after the attached resolution, and requesting County of San Diego and the City of San Diego and other community and public service cable networks to post notices of the event on television; and that Caltrans post a notice of the event on the region’s changeable message signs (CMS).


Key Staff Contact: Ray Traynor, (619) 595-5645; [email protected]

Funds are Budgeted in Work Element #4.05

Recommendation

It is my recommendation that the Board of Directors approve Resolution 2003-14 in support of Rideshare Week 2002 and to encourage member agencies to approve similar proclamations.

________________________________________ ATTEST: ________________________________________







RIDESHARE WEEK 2002

WHEREAS October 7 to October 11, 2002 has been designated as Rideshare Week 2002 across the nation to promote ridesharing, transit, teleworking, bicycling, walking and alternative work schedules; and

WHEREAS reducing traffic congestion and providing alternatives to driving alone are key components to the region’s economic prosperity and quality of life; and

WHEREAS helping provide a variety of commuting choices for the region’s commuters, SANDAG has sponsored a Regional Transportation Demand Management Program known as RideLink since 1995; and

WHEREAS RideLink offers a number of services to commuters including carpool matching, a vanpool program, a guaranteed ride home program, a bike locker program, and employer information on telework and flextime programs; and

WHEREAS San Diego area employers can help to improve mobility in the region by offering

employees incentives that encourage the use of alternatives to the solo commute; and

NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors hereby proclaims October 7 to 11, 2002 to be Rideshare Week and encourages employers to offer incentives to employees to use alternatives to driving alone, and encourages commuters to do their part, to help reduce rush hour traffic congestion on our local streets and freeways, by choosing an alternative to the solo commute.


BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA ITEM NO. 02-09- 18

SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 ACTION REQUESTED – RECEIVE TESTIMONY

PUBLIC HEARING

DRAFT 2002 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE

Introduction

State Proposition 111, passed by voters in 1990, established a requirement that urbanized areas prepare and regularly update a Congestion Management Program (CMP). The purpose of the CMP is to (1) monitor the performance of the regional transportation system; (2) develop programs to address near-term and long-term congestion; and (3) better integrate transportation and land use planning. At the August meeting, the Board accepted the draft 2002 CMP update for distribution and public review. Subsequent to the Board action, copies of the draft CMP were distributed to SANDAG technical working groups and committees, and other interested parties. The draft CMP also was posted on the SANDAG Web site. As required by state law, a noticed public hearing has been scheduled for today’s meeting to receive public testimony on the draft CMP. Discussion

The 2002 CMP update proposes a number of major changes that include: • Greater focus on non-traditional

strategies to better manage congestion

• Increased use of Deficiency Plans to identify and address congestion “hot spots”

• A goal that 100% of new development impacts on the CMP system be mitigated

• Increased SANDAG monitoring of and participation in CMP implementation

The overall CMP approach in meeting the legislative requirements is summarized in Attachment 1 with the recommendations contained with the 2002 CMP update summarized in Attachment 2. Also in Attachment 2, each recommendation contains a reference to the page in the draft CMP document (provided with the August Board meeting agenda) that is the source of the recommendation. The 2002 CMP update is scheduled for Board adoption at the October 25th meeting. Comments received at today’s public hearing will be reviewed by staff, appropriate changes will be made to the document, and responses to the comments will be provided at the October 25th Board meeting. GARY L. GALLEGOS Executive Director Attachments (2) Key Staff Contact: Mario Oropeza, (619) 595-5369; [email protected] Funds are budgeted in Work Element #3.10

Recommendation

It is my recommendation that the Board of Directors receive public testimony on the draft 2002 Congestion Management Program.

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SANDAG Board of Directors September 27, 2002 – Agenda Item #18 (Receive Testimony)

Attachment 1 • “Regular Check-Ups” – The CMP roadway system is regularly monitored (annually for highways,

every two years for arterials) against the adopted level of service standard. • “See You Next Time” – If the roadway standard is met for a given segment, then the segment is

evaluated again in two years for CMP arterials and next year for CMP freeways and conventional highways.

• “More Tests Are Needed” – If the roadway standard is not met for a given segment, then the

segment is further evaluated. • “Preventive Medicine” – On an ongoing basis, the impacts of new major developments on the

CMP system are evaluated, and if there are significant impacts, then an attempt is made to mitigate those impacts.

• “Treatment Plan” – This consists of either 1) approved mitigation for a new development

project or 2) an approved deficiency plan containing recommendations for improving a roadway’s performance.

• “Pay Insurance Premium” – If it is not feasible to fully mitigate new development impacts, then

the project sponsor has the option of helping fund approved deficiency plan recommendations. • “Medicine Cabinet” – Consists of a number of congestion management strategies for use in

preparing deficiency plans and/or to mitigate the transportation impacts of new development projects.


Attachment 2

Summary of 2002 CMP Update Recommendations

IMPLEMENT WITH ADOPTION OF 2002 CMP IMPLEMENT WITH ADOPTION OF 2004 CMP

Chapter 3: Roles & Responsibilities Establish Ongoing CMP Monitoring (Page 20)

Chapter 4: Transportation System Performance Monitoring Improve Frequency of Roadway Monitoring (Page 40)

Strengthen LOS Analysis Procedures (Page 41-42)

Address Trends In Congestion (Page 40)

Modify Transit System Performance Measures (Page 42)

Modify CMP Roadway Designation Criteria (Pages 40-41)

Incorporate Additional Systemwide Performance Measures (Page 42)

Modify CMP Roadway System (Page 41)

Increased SANDAG Role In Deficiency Plan Preparation (Page 41)

Chapter 5: Transportation Demand Management Monitor SANDAG’s RideLink Program (Page 51)

Develop Model TDM Program (Page 51)

Support Regional Comprehensive Plan Preparation (Page 51)

Develop Toolbox of Mitigation Strategies (Page 51)


Summary of 2002 CMP Update Recommendations

IMPLEMENT WITH ADOPTION OF 2002 CMP IMPLEMENT WITH ADOPTION OF 2004 CMP

Chapter 6: Land Use Analysis Program Incorporate Updated Traffic Impact Studies Guidelines (page 58)

Study Other CMP Land Use Analysis Program Modifications (page 58) Promote TDM Project Mitigation Strategies

(page58)

Establish 100% Project Impact Mitigation Goal (page58)

Chapter 7: Capital Improvement Program Modify Project Funding Selection Criteria (page 65)

Chapter 8: Deficiency Plan Modify Existing Deficiency Plan Guidelines (Page 70)

Elevate Geographic Focus of Deficiency P lans (Page 71)

Integrate the Deficiency Plans w/Other SANDAG Processes (Page 71)

Increased SANDAG Role In Deficiency Plan Preparation (Page 71)

Chapter 9: CMP Conformance Procedures Clarify Local Jurisdiction CMP Conformance Requirements (Pages 76-77)

Implement Local Agency Conformance Finding (Page 77)


LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (LTA) 2002 ANNUAL REPORT

Introduction

In accordance with the policy guidelines approved by the SANDAG Board, this report summarizes the projects and activities conducted under the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program in FY 2002. In addition to this report, attached is the 2002 annual newsletter we produce to keep member agencies informed about the LTA Program and its services. The work conducted through the LTA program benefits our member agencies through cost savings and by providing access to information and technical capabilities that may otherwise not be available. Your continued use of this successful program is encouraged. LTA policy guidelines state that the first $1,000 of staff time and agency resources for each project are provided free of charge, with costs in excess of $1,000 reimbursed by the requesting agency. A total of 117 projects were conducted in FY 2002. About two-thirds of these projects were done at no cost to the requesting agency. Almost every local jurisdiction used the LTA program in FY 2002, ranging from one project for four agencies to 28 projects for the County of San Diego. Figure 1 shows LTA projects by the type of service provided.

Discussion

The LTA Program is our member agencies' link to the Regional Information System (RIS).

Figure 1

LTA PROJECTS BY TYPE OF SERVICE (FY 2002) The RIS is a fully integrated system of data, computer hardware and software, and staff expertise that performs the data processing, analysis, and display of information for local and regional projects. It consists of historic, current and forecasted demographic, economic, land use, criminal justice and transportation-related information. SANDAG’s nationally recognized system has been developed, updated and maintained through the projects and tasks identified in the Overall Work Program and projects conducted with member agencies. While continuing to make a variety of services and technical capabilities available to our member agencies, in the past year there have been two additional areas of emphasis. The first is in conducting collaborative LTA projects. Over the past several years, SANDAG has spearheaded several data development partnerships. Through these partnerships, a consortium of public and private agencies pooled resources to create large, regional datasets, such as digital aerial photography and satellite imagery, which would be too cost-prohibitive for an individual agency to purchase. This concept has been implemented in several recent LTA projects. For example, we assisted seven north county cities with a storm water survey to determine residents’ knowledge and actions regarding storm water pollution and water quality. In another project, all 19 jurisdictions annually collect and tabulate salary and benefits information. Rather than having each jurisdiction collect, compile, and verify this detailed information,

Custom maps, 42%

Demographic / Economic, 22%

Housing, 3%

Transportation, 21%

Other, 5%

Surveys, 7%

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the process is coordinated through SANDAG. In both cases, the jurisdictions involved realized considerable cost savings, reduced duplication of effort, and the results were comparable across all agencies. We are currently working with several jurisdictions to create the GIS information required for compliance with the municipal stormwater permit. The second area of emphasis is in promoting the LTA program and making more people aware of the resources available to them. With staff turnover, there is always a new “audience” for our services and we are trying new ways of reaching both new and long-term staff. We have proactively sought opportunities to present our LTA program to City Managers, local agency staff meetings, relevant SANDAG working groups. In terms of putting information and analysis tools in the hands of users, the entire SANDAG Web site was redesigned earlier this year to provide easier access to our information. We also recently upgraded the LTA pages of our Web site to provide descriptions of the services available through this program and many examples of the maps, data profiles, and reports that can be prepared upon request. (See “Technical Services for Members” in the Services section of SANDAG’s Web site

(www.sandag.org). We will soon launch the e-mail subscription service from our Web site which will allow users to indicate areas of interest (such as the LTA program, transportation, etc.) for which they will receive timely and pertinent new information about our programs. For nearly 25 years, the Local Technical Assistance program has proven to be a valuable resource for local agencies. The use of the LTA program by all member agencies is encouraged. Please contact the SANDAG staff member below to find out more about the program, to arrange an on-site presentation, or to initiate an LTA project.


Attachment

Key Staff Contact: Karen Lamphere (619) 595-5355, [email protected]

Funds for LTA Projects are Budgeted in Work Element #1.02 and through Reimbursem ent by Requesting Agencies

The attachment to this document can be obtained by contactingSANDAG’s Public Information Office at (619) 595-5347.

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