CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: MAYOR DAVIS, MAYOR PRO TEM HEWITT, COUNCIL MEMBER CERVANTEZ, COUNCIL MEMBER MANLY AND COUNCIL MEMBER MOLINA.
STAFF: CITY MANAGER KOLBOW, CITY ATTORNEY BARROW, CITY CLERK
GERDES, FINANCE DIRECTOR REID, PLANNING DIRECTOR LUCIA, PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR MONSON, CITY ENGINEER THORNTON, FIRE CHIEF O’CONNELL AND SHERIFF LT OLSEN.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to the Brown Act, this is the opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Council on any item within the Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. Please note that this is also the time in which members of the public may address the Council on any item on the Consent Calendar. This is not the time for City Council discussion of non-agenda items. After receiving public comments, Council Members, or staff, after being recognized by the Mayor, may briefly respond to statements made by the public or questions posed by the public. In addition, Council Members may ask questions for clarification or make a referral to staff for factual information to be reported back to the Council at a later meeting.
Regular Meeting of the Calimesa City Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.
Norton Younglove Multipurpose Senior Center
908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320
William Davis, Mayor Wendy Hewitt, Mayor Pro Tem
Jeff Cervantez, Council Member John Manly, Council Member Linda Molina, Council Member Will Kolbow, City Manager Quinn Barrow, City Attorney The Calimesa City Council will be conducting this meeting in the Norton Younglove Senior Center. Members of the public may attend this meeting in person at the Norton Younglove Senior Center, 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320, or the public may view the City Council meetings live at https://www.youtube.com/@calimesacity900/live beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Submission of Public Comments: Public comment will be allowed by completing a speaker slip and providing it to the City Clerk at the meeting. Please observe a time limit of three (3) minutes when giving your presentation. When called upon, please step forward to the microphone, state your name for the record, whom you represent and any statement you wish to make. Please be advised that you may not defer your three (3) minutes to another speaker.
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Any public writings distributed by the City to at least a majority of the Council Members regarding any item on this regular meeting agenda will be made available at the public counter at City Hall located at 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA, CONSENT CALENDAR AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES This is the time for the City Council to notify the public of any changes to the agenda; such as removal of an agenda item, rearrangement of the agenda, postponement of an agenda item or continuance of an item to a future meeting. This is also the time for the City Council to remove items from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Waiver of full reading of ordinances does not take policy action or approve or disapprove any ordinances on the agenda, it simply means that the entire text of the ordinance will not be read.
RECOMMENDATION: Move to approve the agenda and consent calendar Motion________________________ Second_______________________ Vote___________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 – 9)
The following items on the Consent Calendar are routine and customary items and are enacted by a single motion, with the exception of items previously removed during “Approval of the Agenda” for individual consideration. Any items removed shall be individually considered immediately after taking action on the Consent Calendar.
1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES.
a) City Council action minutes of a regular meeting of February 5, 2024.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE CITY COMMISSION & BOARD MINUTES.
a) Library Commission action minutes of regular meeting of December 5, 2023 b) Parks, Trails & Comm. Services Comm. action minutes of special meeting of January 10, 2024. c) Planning Commission action minutes of a regular meeting of January 22, 2024.
3. APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTERS.
a) Check Register Report with a total of $170,193.78 (Check Nos. 41533 to 41591) b) February 15 2024 Payroll of $106,544.10
4. COUNCIL TRAVEL EXPENSES.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council move to approve the Council Travel Training and Meeting/Mileage Expenses Report through January 31, 2024.
5. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the month ended December 31, 2023.
6. CITY OF CALIMESA FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY MANUAL REVISION AND UPDATE (2024).
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-07, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California adopting the City of Calimesa Fire Department Policy 2024 Revisions and rescinding and replacing Resolution No. 2018-03.
7. ACCEPTANCE OF 2022 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS (AFG) GRANT AWARD.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
a) Authorize the acceptance of the 2022 Assistance to Fire Fighter funding allocation/award, to be used for the purchase, enhancement/replacement and upgrade of emergency fire department Self Contained Breathing Apparatus; and
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-08, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California, accepting Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant award on behalf of the City; and amending Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to include acceptance of AFG grant funds.
8. TYPE– I STRUCTURAL FIRE PUMPER EQUIPMENT PURCHASE FOR CALIMESA FIRE DEPARTMENT AND WAIVER OF FORMAL BIDDING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the issuance of a purchase order for Quote No. 289604 to LN Curtis in the amount of $14,839 for the purchase of large diameter Fire Pump Appliances required to outfit a 2023 Sutphen Monarch G2 Pumper HS – 7665 Demo 547.
9. REJECT BID FOR CITY HALL COMPLEX ROOFING PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 2023-05.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council reject the single bid for CITY HALL COMPLEX ROOFING PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 2023-05 from Bell Roof Company in the amount of $163,827 and direct staff to release the 10% bidders bond.
CALIMESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORTS
BUSINESS ITEMS
10. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PRESENTATION – TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive the presentation and provide feedback to Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) staff on the draft Traffic Relief Plan
MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTING OF COUNTY & REGIONAL MEETINGS/CONFERENCES This is the time for general comments, announcements, reports on meetings attended at public expense as required by AB 1234, requests of staff, and other issues of concern to Council Members may be presented briefly at this time. The Council may not legally take action on any item presented at this time other than to direct staff to investigate a complaint or place an item on a future agenda unless (1) by a majority vote, the Council determines that an emergency situation exists, as defined by Government Code § 54956.5 or (2) by a four-fifths vote, the Council determines that there is a need for immediate action and the need for action arose subsequent to the agenda being posted as required by Government Code § 54954.2(b).
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Potential Initiation of Litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 - Number of Cases: One (1) case
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of the City Council on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 1
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2024
PREPARED BY: Darlene Gerdes, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the action minutes as presented for the Regular City Council meeting of February 5, 2024
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: City Council action minutes of February 5, 2024 regular meeting.
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 2
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2024
PREPARED BY: Darlene Gerdes, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the action minutes as presented for the Library Commission regular meeting of December 5, 2023, Parks, Trails & Open Space Commission special meeting of January 10, 2024 and Planning Commission regular meeting of January 22, 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Library Commission action minutes of regular meeting of December 5, 2023.
Attachment B: Parks, Trails & Open Space action minutes of special meeting of January 10, 2024.
Attachment C: Planning Commission action minutes of regular meeting of 1/22/2024.
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 3
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2024
PREPARED BY: Celeste Reid, Finance Director
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Warrant Register as presented.
SUMMARY: The attached Check Register Report for City Council’s approval is as follows:
a) Check Register Report with a total of $170,193.78 (Check Nos.41533-41591) b) February 15, 2024 Payroll of $106,544.10
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 4
SUBJECT: COUNCIL TRAVEL, TRAINING AND MEETING/MILEAGE
EXPENSES
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2024
PREPARED BY: Darlene Gerdes, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Council Travel, Training and Meeting/Mileage Expenses Report through January 31, 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Council Travel, Training and Meeting/Mileage Expenses Report through January 31, 2024.
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
COUNCIL TRAVEL AND MEETING/MILEAGE EXPENSES
ATTACHMENT 4A
MEETING/MILEAGE 01-1100-7590
DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
TOTAL TRAVEL/TRAINING $ - TOTAL MEETING/MILEAGE $ -
REMAINING BALANCE $ 1,450.00 REMAINING BALANCE $ 600.00 MEETING/MILEAGE 01-1100-7590
DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
TOTAL TRAVEL/TRAINING $ - TOTAL MEETING/MILEAGE $ -
REMAINING BALANCE $ 1,450.00 REMAINING BALANCE $ 600.00
JEFF CERVANTEZ TRAVEL - MEETING/MILEAGE EXPENSES
TRAVEL/TRAINING 01-1100-7585
WENDY HEWITT TRAVEL - MEETING/MILEAGE EXPENSES
TRAVEL/TRAINING 01-1100-7585
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
COUNCIL TRAVEL AND MEETING/MILEAGE EXPENSES
ATTACHMENT 4A
MEETING/MILEAGE 01-1100-7590
DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
TOTAL TRAVEL/TRAINING $ - TOTAL MEETING/MILEAGE $ -
REMAINING BALANCE $ 1,900.00 REMAINING BALANCE $ 600.00 MEETING/MILEAGE 01-1100-7590
DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
1-Jul LOCC Annual Conf Registration $ 75.00 10-Jul LOCC Riverside Division Meeting $ 40.00 31-Jul Airline ticket for Conference $ 336.97 11-Dec LOCC Riverside Division Meeting $ 45.00 8-Jan LOCC Riverside Division Meeting $ 45.00
TOTAL TRAVEL/TRAINING $ 411.97 TOTAL MEETING/MILEAGE $ 130.00 REMAINING BALANCE $ 1,038.03 REMAINING BALANCE $ 470.00
LINDA MOLINA TRAVEL - MEETING/MILEAGE EXPENSES
TRAVEL/TRAINING 01-1100-7585
BILL DAVIS TRAVEL - MEETING/MILEAGE EXPENSES
TRAVEL/TRAINING 01-1100-7585
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
COUNCIL TRAVEL AND MEETING/MILEAGE EXPENSES
ATTACHMENT 4A
MEETING/MILEAGE 01-1100-7590
DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
TOTAL TRAVEL/TRAINING $ - TOTAL MEETING/MILEAGE $ -
REMAINING BALANCE $ 1,450.00 REMAINING BALANCE $ 600.00
JOHN MANLY TRAVEL - MEETING/MILEAGE EXPENSES
TRAVEL/TRAINING 01-1100-7585
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 5
SUBJECT: TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2023
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2024
PREPARED BY: Celeste Reid, Finance Director and Treasurer RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the month ended December 31, 2023.
BACKGROUND: Pursuant to Council Resolution No. 2023-68 approved on November 6, 2023, the monthly Treasurer’s Report is hereby submitted. The report complies with the aforementioned Council resolution, as well as Government Code Section 53646.
DISCUSSION: The investment report provides information in accordance with the Investment Policy approved by Council Resolution No. 2023-68. Information includes the reporting of realized and unrealized gain and loss activity for the respective month of reporting. Generally, unrealized gains and losses are the day-to-day increases or decreases in an assets value. Until an investment is sold for cash, the gains or losses remain unrealized. Realized gains and losses reflect the results of selling of investments and are the difference between the cost basis and the market value as of the transaction date of sale. The City will continually have reportable changes of unrealized gain and loss activity between cost basis and market value as underlying investments are subject to the variability of market conditions. Staff evaluates investment options on an ongoing basis to ensure reasonable access to funds and reserves are set aside to maintain availability of cash position for general operations and capital assets.
Significant transactions during the month include transfers of $3,550,000 from the General Fund checking to the LAIF investment account and the maturity and close of the CD on December 19, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT: Revenue was recognized for interest and dividend earnings of $9,552 from CFD and Successor Agency funds and $38,462 for the CD that matured on December 19, 2023.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Treasurer’s Report for the month ended December 31, 2023.
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 6
SUBJECT: CITY OF CALIMESA FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY MANUAL REVISION AND UPDATE (2024)
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2024
PREPARED BY: Tim O’Connell, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-07, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California adopting the City of Calimesa Fire Department Policy 2024 Revisions and rescinding and replacing Resolution No. 2018-03.
BACKGROUND: The City of Calimesa Fire Department Policy Manual was adopted and effective January 1, 2018. From time to time, there is a need to amend the policies as adopted and/or adopt additional policies. Amendments may be made to include language incorporating new regulations that provide for consistency with state and federal laws, as well as conform with other City policies and procedures.
Fire Department Staff in cooperation with the AP Triton Consulting team and a review conducted by City Human Resources and Legal Counsel (Liebert, Cassidy and Whitmore), completed a comprehensive review and update of Volumes One (1), Two (2), and Three (3), of the previous (2018) version of the Five (5) Volume Fire Policy Manual. As a result of the review and in coordination with the additional Programs and Servies being provided by the City of Calimesa Fire Department, including the addition of a “Fire Prevention Bureau,” and transition to “Advanced Life Support-Paramedics,” it became necessary to reorganize the policy manual as follows:
• Volume – 1 Administration
• Volume – 2 Employee Manual
• Volume – 3 Employee Health and Safety
• Volume – 4 Fire Department Forms
• Volume – 5 Emergency Medical Services
• Volume – 6 Standard Operating Policies and Guidelines The Fire Policy Manual revisions/updates reflect compliance with the City of Calimesa Personnel Rules and Regulations which were approved by Resolution No. 2024-03 and became effective on January 16, 2024. They also reflect statutory requirements, executed operating agreements, and industry standard best practices. Due to the large volume of documents, electronic links shall be provided for document review.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is estimated minimal overall fiscal impact going forward. The Fiscal Year 23/24 Budget has ample finances to cover the minimal increased costs.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Resolution No. 2024-07
Attachment B: Resolution Exhibits “A” through “F” Fire Department Policy Volumes 1-6 available via electronic links as follows:
Volume – 1 Administration
Volume – 2 Employee Manual
Volume – 3 Employee Health and Safety
Volume – 4 Fire Department Forms
Volume – 5 Emergency Medical Services
Volume – 6 Standard Operating Policies and Guidelines
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE CITY OF CALIMESA
FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY 2024 REVISIONS AND RESCINDING
AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 2018-03.
WHEREAS, in order to address increasing costs of fire services and to maintain the ongoing financial stability of the City, the City Council established an in-house fire department on January 1, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2018-03 was adopted to establish certain policies regarding procedures, conduct and other operational matters in conjunction with the formation of an in-house fire department; and WHEREAS, the fire department policies were reviewed and found to be in compliance with applicable existing City codes and policies, as well as all applicable laws; and
WHEREAS, it became necessary to reorganize the policy manual due to the addition of programs and services being provided by the Calimesa Fire Department, including the addition of a “Fire Prevention Bureau,” and transition to “Advanced Life Support-Paramedics”, a comprehensive review was conducted and an update of Volumes One (1), Two (2), and Three (3), of the previous (2018) version of the Five (5) Volume Fire Policy Manual was completed; and WHEREAS, it is also necessary for the Calimesa Fire Department Fire Policies Manual to include the adopted amendments of the Personnel Rules and Regulations as adopted by Resoution No. 2024-03 at the January 16, 2024 City Council meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Fire Department Policy Manual Volume 1 – Administration and attached as Exhibit “A” are approved and adopted.
Section 2. That the Fire Department Policy Manual Volume 2 - Employee Manual – and attached as Exhibit “B” are approved and adopted.
Section 3. That the Fire Department Policy Manual Volume 3 – and attached as Exhibit “C” are approved and adopted.
Section 4. That the Fire Department Policy Manual Volume 4 – and attached as Exhibit “D” are approved and adopted.
Section 5. That the Fire Department Policy Manual Volume 5 – and attached as Exhibit “E” are approved and adopted.
Attachment 6A
Section 6. That the Fire Department Policy Manual Volume 6 – and attached as Exhibit “F” are approved and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of February 2024. ________________________________
WILLIAM DAVIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________
DARLENE GERDES, CITY CLERK
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 7
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF 2022 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT –
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS (AFG) GRANT AWARD
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 2024
PREPARED BY: Tim O’Connell, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
a) Authorize the acceptance of the 2022 Assistance to Fire Fighter funding allocation/award, to be used for the purchase, enhancement/replacement and upgrade of emergency fire department Self Contained Breathing Apparatus; and
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-08, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calimesa, California, accepting Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant award on behalf of the City; and amending Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to include acceptance of AFG grant funds.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of the AFG Program is to provide federal grants to States to assist State, local, territorial, and tribal governments in preparing for all hazards by providing necessary direction, coordination and guidance, and necessary assistance, as authorized by the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Title VI of the Stafford Act authorizes FEMA to make grants for the purpose of providing a system of emergency preparedness for the protection of life and property in the United States from hazards and to vest responsibility for emergency preparedness jointly in the federal government and the states and their political subdivisions. The grant stipulates a 5% None-Federal Fund contribution.
The original grant application submitted in FY2021-22 was denied and not funded. Staff re-applied with additional pertinent application information. Staff adjusted the FY 2022-23 adopted budget as a program expense 01-4300-7725, to facilitate the immediate need for acquisition and replacement of the failing SCBA equipment (Resolution 2023-13).
DISCUSSION: On August 02,2023 the City of Calimesa received notification of the award funding in the amount of $196,486.66 for the acquisition and replacement of SCBA Equipment, with a required match of 5% for the total amount of $206,311.00.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget will be adjusted to include $196,486.66 of reportable grant revenue. The matching amount of 9,824.34 will be reflected as accounted for in the amended Fire Department appropriations budget for a total expenditure of $206,311.00.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Resolution 2023-08
Attachment B: Award Letter EMW-2022-FG-03120
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALIMESA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT ASSITANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS (AFG)
GRANT AWARD ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND AMENDING
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET TO INCLUDE ACCEPTANCE
OF AFG GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, City staff was notified of the application process being opened for FY 2021-22 Assistance to Fire Fighter Grant funding via Department of Homeland Security.
WHEREAS, the purpose of the AFG Program is to provide federal grants to States to assist State, local, territorial, and tribal governments in preparing for all hazards by providing necessary direction, coordination and guidance, and necessary assistance, as authorized by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; and WHEREAS, Title VI of the Stafford Act authorizes FEMA to make grants for the purpose of providing a system of emergency preparedness for the protection of life and property in the United States from hazards and to vest responsibility for emergency preparedness jointly in the federal government and the states and their political subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Fire Department is in need of specialized equipment to support staff in the event of an emergency; and
WHEREAS, staff was notified on August 8, 2023 of the grant funding award in the amount of $196,486.66, as the grant is a %5 required match in the amount of $9,824.34 for a total amount of $206,311.00
WHEREAS, staff has acquired the required replacement equipment as it was in a failing state of repair.
WHEREAS, in order for the City to be reimbursed for funds it expended to purchase the equipment, the Grand Subaward Face Sheet must be signed by an authorized representative of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALIMESA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Manager for the City of Calimesa is designated as the authorized official who may sign the Grant Subaward Face Sheet and any supporting documents related to the AFG Program.
SECTION 2: The AFG award is hereby accepted by the City of Calimesa and the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget is hereby amended to include AFG Program revenue of $196,486.66 in account 01-0000-4800. The AFG Program expenses of $206,311.00 in are accounted for in the Fire Department appropriations account 01-4300-7725.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 20th day of February 2024.
Attachment 7A
_____________________________________
WILLIAM DAVIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________
DARLENE GERDES, CITY CLERK
Award Letter
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. 20472
Effective date: 08/02/2023
Darlene Gerdes
CITY OF CALIMESA
CITY OF CALIMESA 908 PARK AVENUE
CALIMESA, CA 92320
EMW-2022-FG-03120
Dear Darlene Gerdes,
Congratulations on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security. Your application submitted for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Grant funding opportunity has been approved in the amount of $196,486.66 in Federal funding. As a condition of this grant, you are required to contribute non-Federal funds equal to or greater than 5.00% of the Federal funds awarded, or $9,824.34 for a total approved budget of $206,311.00. Please see the FY 2022 AFG Notice of Funding Opportunity for information on how to meet this cost share requirement.
Before you request and receive any of the Federal funds awarded to you, you must establish acceptance of the award through the FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO) system. By accepting this award, you acknowledge that the terms of the following documents are incorporated into the terms of your award:
Summary Award Memo - included in this document
Agreement Articles - included in this document
Obligating Document - included in this document
2022 AFG Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) - incorporated by reference Please make sure you read, understand, and maintain a copy of these documents in your official file for this award.
Sincerely,
PAMELA WILLIAMS
Assistant Administrator, Grant Programs
Attachment 7B
Summary Award Memo
Program: Fiscal Year 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Recipient: CITY OF CALIMESA
UEI-EFT: LGKAFGWH22K3
DUNS number: 808716229
Award number: EMW-2022-FG-03120
Summary description of award
The purpose of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program is to protect the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards. After careful consideration, FEMA has determined that the recipient's project or projects submitted as part of the recipient's application and detailed in the project narrative as well as the request details section of the application - including budget information - was consistent with the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program's purpose and was worthy of award.
Except as otherwise approved as noted in this award, the information you provided in your application for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grants funding is incorporated into the terms and conditions of this award. This includes any documents submitted as part of the application.
Amount awarded table
The amount of the award is detailed in the attached Obligating Document for Award.
The following are the budgeted estimates for object classes for this award (including Federal share plus your cost share, if applicable):
Approved scope of work
After review of your application, FEMA has approved the below scope of work. Justifications are provided for any differences between the scope of work in the original application and the approved scope of work under this award. You must submit scope or budget revision requests for FEMA's prior approval, via an amendment request, as appropriate per 2 C.F.R. § 200.308 and the FY2022 AFG NOFO.
Approved request details:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Object Class Total
Personnel $0.00
Fringe benefits $0.00
Travel $0.00
Equipment $206,311.00
Supplies $0.00
Contractual $0.00
Construction $0.00
Other $0.00
Indirect charges $0.00
Federal $196,486.66
Non-federal $9,824.34
Total $206,311.00
Program Income $0.00
Additional funding
DESCRIPTION
CA Sales Tax (we are not exempt) - 7.75%
QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL BUDGET
CLASS
Cost 1 1 $12,811.00 $12,811.00 Equipment
Additional funding
DESCRIPTION
RIT Packs
QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL BUDGET
CLASS
Cost 1 3 $5,400.00 $16,200.00 Equipment
CHANGE FROM APPLICATION
Unit price from $7,300.00 to $5,400.00
JUSTIFICATION
This reduction is because the cost requested for RIT Packs exceeds the average price range calculated from market research and prior awards for the same item.
SCBA: SCBA Unit includes: Harness/Backpack, Face Piece and 2 cylinders
DESCRIPTION
SCBA
QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL BUDGET
CLASS
Cost 1 6 $7,300.00 $43,800.00 Equipment
Face Pieces (not associated with SCBA requests)
DESCRIPTION
to ensure all firefighters have individual masks
QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL BUDGET
CLASS
Cost 1 6 $350.00 $2,100.00 Equipment
SCBA: SCBA Unit includes: Harness/Backpack, Face Piece and 2 cylinders
DESCRIPTION
Complete set of SCBA to include harness, facepiece, and two cylinders
QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL BUDGET
CLASS
Cost 1 18 $7,300.00 $131,400.00 Equipment
Agreement Articles
Program: Fiscal Year 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Recipient: CITY OF CALIMESA
UEI-EFT: LGKAFGWH22K3
DUNS number: 808716229
Award number: EMW-2022-FG-03120
Table of contents
Article
1 Assurances, Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, Representations and Certifications
Article
2 General Acknowledgements and Assurances
Article
3 Acknowledgement of Federal Funding from DHS
Article
4 Activities Conducted Abroad
Article
5 Age Discrimination Act of 1975
Article
6 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Article
7 Best Practices for Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable Information Article
8 Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Title VI
Article
9 Civil Rights Act of 1968
Article
10 Copyright
Article
11 Debarment and Suspension
Article
12 Drug-Free Workplace Regulations
Article
13 Duplication of Benefits
Article
14 Education Amendments of 1972 (Equal Opportunity in Education Act) – Title IX Article
15 E.O. 14074 – Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety
Article
16 Energy Policy and Conservation Act
Article
17 False Claims Act and Program Fraud Civil Remedies
Article
18 Federal Debt Status
Article
19 Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging while Driving Article
20 Fly America Act of 1974
Article
21 Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990
Article
22 John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2019 Article
23 Limited English Proficiency (Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI) Article
24 Lobbying Prohibitions
Article
25 National Environmental Policy Act
Article
26 Nondiscrimination in Matters Pertaining to Faith-Based Organizations Article
27 Non-Supplanting Requirement
Article
28 Notice of Funding Opportunity Requirements
Article
29 Patents and Intellectual Property Rights
Article
30 Procurement of Recovered Materials
Article
31 Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Article
32 Reporting of Matters Related to Recipient Integrity and Performance Article
33 Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation
Article
34 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, Manufactured Products, and Construction Materials
Article
35 SAFECOM
Article
36 Terrorist Financing
Article
37 Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA)
Article
38 Universal Identifier and System of Award Management
Article
39 USA PATRIOT Act of 2001
Article
40 Use of DHS Seal, Logo and Flags
Article
41 Whistleblower Protection Act
Article
42 Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) Review Article
43 Applicability of DHS Standard Terms and Conditions to Tribes Article
44 Acceptance of Post Award Changes
Article
45 Disposition of Equipment Acquired Under the Federal Award Article
46 Prior Approval for Modification of Approved Budget
Article
47 Indirect Cost Rate
Article
48 Award Performance Goals
Article 1 Assurances, Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, Representations and Certifications
I. DHS financial assistance recipients must complete either the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Standard Form 424B Assurances – NonConstruction Programs, or OMB Standard Form 424D Assurances – Construction Programs, as applicable. Certain assurances in these documents may not be applicable to your program, and the DHS financial assistance office (DHS FAO) may require applicants to certify additional assurances. Applicants are required to fill out the assurances as instructed by the awarding agency. II.
DHS financial assistance recipients are required to follow the applicable provisions of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards located at Title 2, Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Part 200 and adopted by DHS at 2 C.F.R.Part 3002. III.
By accepting this agreement, recipients, and their executives, as defined in 2 C.F.R. § 170.315, certify that their policies are in accordance with OMB’s guidance located at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, all applicable federal laws, and relevant Executive guidance.
Article 2 General Acknowledgements and Assurances
All recipients, subrecipients, successors, transferees, and assignees must acknowledge and agree to comply with applicable provisions governing DHS access to records, accounts, documents, information, facilities, and staff. I.
Recipients must cooperate with any DHS compliance reviews or compliance investigations conducted by DHS. II. Recipients must give DHS access to examine and copy records, accounts, and other documents and sources of information related to the federal financial assistance award and permit access to facilities or personnel. III. Recipients must submit timely, complete, and accurate reports to the appropriate DHS officials and maintain appropriate backup documentation to support the reports. IV. Recipients must comply with all other special reporting, data collection, and evaluation requirements, as prescribed by law, or detailed in program guidance. V. Recipients (as defined in 2 C.F.R. Part 200 and including recipients acting as pass-through entities) of federal financial assistance from DHS or one of its awarding component agencies must complete the DHS Civil Rights Evaluation Tool within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Notice of Award for the first award under which this term applies. Recipients of multiple awards of DHS financial assistance should only submit one completed tool for their organization, not per award. After the initial submission, recipients are required to complete the tool once every two (2) years if they have an active award, not every time an award is made.
Recipients should submit the completed tool, including supporting materials, to [email protected]. This tool clarifies the civil rights obligations and related reporting requirements contained in the DHS Standard Terms and Conditions. Subrecipients are not required to complete and submit this tool to DHS. The evaluation tool can be found at https://www.dhs.gov/publication/dhscivil-rights-evaluation-tool. DHS Civil Rights Evaluation Tool | Homeland Security. The DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties will consider, in its discretion, granting an extension if the recipient identifies steps and a timeline for completing the tool. Recipients should request extensions by emailing the request to [email protected] prior to expiration of the 30-day deadline.
Article 3 Acknowledgement of Federal Funding from DHS
Recipients must acknowledge their use of federal funding when issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposal, bid invitations, and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with federal funds.
Article 4 Activities Conducted Abroad
Recipients must ensure that project activities performed outside the United States are coordinated as necessary with appropriate government authorities and that appropriate licenses, permits, or approvals are obtained.
Article 5 Age Discrimination Act of 1975
Recipients must comply with the requirements of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Public Law 94-135 (1975) (codified as amended at Title 42, U.S. Code, § 6101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
Article 6 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Recipients must comply with the requirements of Titles I, II, and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pub. L. 101-336 (1990) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101– 12213), which prohibits recipients from discriminating on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities.
Article 7 Best Practices for Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable Information
Recipients who collect personally identifiable information (PII) are required to have a publicly available privacy policy that describes standards on the usage and maintenance of the PII they collect. DHS defines PII as any information that permits the identity of an individual to be directly or indirectly inferred, including any information that is linked or linkable to that individual. Recipients may also find the DHS Privacy Impact Assessments: Privacy Guidance and Privacy Template as useful resources respectively.
Article 8 Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Title VI
Recipients must comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.), which provides that no person in the United States will, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. DHS implementing regulations for the Act are found at 6 C.F.R. Part 21 and 44 C.F.R. Part 7.
Article 9 Civil Rights Act of 1968
Recipients must comply with Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Pub. L. 90-284, as amended through Pub. L. 113-4, which prohibits recipients from discriminating in the sale, rental, financing, and advertising of dwellings, or in the provision of services in connection therewith, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, familial status, and sex (see 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.), as implemented by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at 24 C.F.R. Part 100. The prohibition on disability discrimination includes the requirement that new multifamily housing with four or more dwelling units—i.e., the public and common use areas and individual apartment units (all units in buildings with elevators and ground-floor units in buildings without elevators)—be designed and constructed with certain accessible features. (See 24 C.F.R. Part 100, Subpart D.)
Article 10 Copyright
Recipients must affix the applicable copyright notices of 17 U.S.C. §§ 401 or 402 and an acknowledgement of U.S. Government sponsorship (including the award number) to any work first produced under federal financial assistance awards.
Article 11 Debarment and Suspension
Recipients are subject to the non-procurement debarment and suspension regulations implementing Executive Orders (E.O.) 12549 and 12689, which are at 2 C.F.R. Part 180 as adopted by DHS at 2 C.F.R. Part 3002. These regulations restrict federal financial assistance awards, subawards, and contracts with certain parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in federal assistance programs or activities.
Article 12 Drug-Free Workplace Regulations
Recipients must comply with drug-free workplace requirements in Subpart B (or Subpart C, if the recipient is an individual) of 2 C.F.R. Part 3001, which adopts the Government-wide implementation (2 C.F.R. Part 182) of Sec. 5152- 5158 of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §§ 8101-8106).
Article 13 Duplication of Benefits
Any cost allocable to a particular federal financial assistance award provided for in 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E may not be charged to other federal financial assistance awards to overcome fund deficiencies; to avoid restrictions imposed by federal statutes, regulations, or federal financial assistance award terms and conditions; or for other reasons. However, these prohibitions would not preclude recipients from shifting costs that are allowable under two or more awards in accordance with existing federal statutes, regulations, or the federal financial assistance award terms and conditions may not be charged to other federal financial assistance awards to overcome fund deficiencies; to avoid restrictions imposed by federal statutes, regulations, or federal financial assistance award terms and conditions; or for other reasons.
Article 14 Education Amendments of 1972 (Equal Opportunity in Education Act) – Title IX
Recipients must comply with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Pub. L. 92-318 (1972) (codified as amended at 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.), which provide that no person in the United States will, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. DHS implementing regulations are codified at 6 C.F.R. Part 17 and 44 C.F.R. Part 19.
Article 15 E.O. 14074 – Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety Recipient State, Tribal, local, or territorial law enforcement agencies must comply with the requirements of section 12(c) of E.O. 14074. Recipient State, Tribal, local, or territorial law enforcement agencies are also encouraged to adopt and enforce policies consistent with E.O. 14074 to support safe and effective policing.
Article 16 Energy Policy and Conservation Act
Recipients must comply with the requirements of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Pub. L. 94- 163 (1975) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. § 6201 et seq.), which contain policies relating to energy efficiency that are defined in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with this Act.
Article 17 False Claims Act and Program Fraud Civil Remedies Recipients must comply with the requirements of the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§3729- 3733, which prohibit the submission of false or fraudulent claims for payment to the Federal Government. (See 31 U.S.C. §§ 3801-3812, which details the administrative remedies for false claims and statements made.)
Article 18 Federal Debt Status
All recipients are required to be non-delinquent in their repayment of any federal debt. Examples of relevant debt include delinquent payroll and other taxes, audit disallowances, and benefit overpayments. (See OMB Circular A129.) Article 19 Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging while Driving Recipients are encouraged to adopt and enforce policies that ban text messaging while driving as described in E.O. 13513, including conducting initiatives described in Section 3(a) of the Order when on official government business or when performing any work for or on behalf of the Federal Government.
Article 20 Fly America Act of 1974
Recipients must comply with Preference for U.S. Flag Air Carriers (air carriers holding certificates under 49 U.S.C.) for international air transportation of people and property to the extent that such service is available, in accordance with the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974, 49 U.S.C. § 40118, and the interpretative guidelines issued by the Comptroller General of the United States in the March 31, 1981, amendment to Comptroller General Decision B-138942.
Article 21 Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990
Recipients must ensure that all conference, meeting, convention, or training space funded in whole or in part with federal funds complies with the fire prevention and control guidelines of Section 6 of the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, 15 U.S.C. § 2225a
Article 22 John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2019 Recipients, subrecipients, and their contractors and subcontractors are subject to the prohibitions described in section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Pub. L. No. 115-232 (2018) and 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.216, 200.327, 200.471, and Appendix II to 2 C.F.R. Part 200. Beginning August 13, 2020, the statute – as it applies to DHS recipients, subrecipients, and their contractors and subcontractors – prohibits obligating or expending federal award funds on certain telecommunications and video surveillance products and contracting with certain entities for national security reasons
Article 23 Limited English Proficiency (Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI) Recipients must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.) prohibition against discrimination on the basis of national origin, which requires that recipients of federal financial assistance take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to persons with limited English proficiency (LEP) to their programs and services. For additional assistance and information regarding language access obligations, please refer to the DHS Recipient Guidance: https://www.dhs.gov/guidance- published-helpdepartment- supported-organizations-provide-meaningful-access-peoplelimited and additional resources on http://www.lep.gov.
Article 24 Lobbying Prohibitions
Recipients must comply with 31 U.S.C. § 1352, which provides that none of the funds provided under a federal financial assistance award may be expended by the recipient to pay any person to influence, or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with any federal action related to a federal award or contract, including any extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification.
Article 25 National Environmental Policy Act
Recipients must comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, (NEPA) Pub. L. 91-190 (1970) (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq. and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA, which require recipients to use all practicable means within their authority, and consistent with other essential considerations of national policy, to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in productive harmony and fulfill the social, economic, and other needs of present and future generations of Americans
Article 26 Nondiscrimination in Matters Pertaining to Faith-Based Organizations It is DHS policy to ensure the equal treatment of faith-based organizations in social service programs administered or supported by DHS or its component agencies, enabling those organizations to participate in providing important social services to beneficiaries. Recipients must comply with the equal treatment policies and requirements contained in 6 C.F.R. Part 19 and other applicable statues, regulations, and guidance governing the participations of faith- based organizations in individual DHS programs.
Article 27 Non-Supplanting Requirement
Recipients receiving federal financial assistance awards made under programs that prohibit supplanting by law must ensure that federal funds do not replace (supplant) funds that have been budgeted for the same purpose through nonfederal sources.
Article 28 Notice of Funding Opportunity Requirements
All the instructions, guidance, limitations, and other conditions set forth in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this program are incorporated here by reference in the award terms and conditions. All recipients must comply with any such requirements set forth in the program NOFO.
Article 29 Patents and Intellectual Property Rights
Recipients are subject to the Bayh-Dole Act, 35 U.S.C. § 200 et seq, unless otherwise provided by law. Recipients are subject to the specific requirements governing the development, reporting, and disposition of rights to inventions and patents resulting from federal financial assistance awards located at 37 C.F.R. Part 401 and the standard patent rights clause located at 37 C.F.R. § 401.14.
Article 30 Procurement of Recovered Materials
States, political subdivisions of states, and their contractors must comply with Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, Pub. L. 89-272 (1965), (codified as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6962.) The requirements of Section 6002 include procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 C.F.R. Part 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition.
Article 31 Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Recipients must comply with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pub. L. 93-112 (1973), (codified as amended at 29 U.S.C. § 794,) which provides that no otherwise qualified handicapped individuals in the United States will, solely by reason of the handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
Article 32 Reporting of Matters Related to Recipient Integrity and Performance General Reporting Requirements: If the total value of any currently active grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts from all federal awarding agencies exceeds $10,000,000 for any period of time during the period of performance of this federal award, then the recipients must comply with the requirements set forth in the government-wide Award Term and Condition for Recipient Integrity and Performance Matters located at 2 C.F.R.
Part 200, Appendix XII, the full text of which is incorporated here by reference in the award terms and conditions.
Article 33 Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation Reporting of first tier subawards. Recipients are required to comply with the requirements set forth in the government-wide award term on Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation located at 2 C.F.R. Part 170, Appendix A, the full text of which is incorporated here by reference in the award terms and conditions.
Article 34 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, Manufactured Products, and Construction Materials
Recipients must comply with the “Build America, Buy America” provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and E.O. 14005. Recipients of an award of Federal financial assistance from a program for infrastructure are hereby notified that none of the funds provided under this award may be used for a project for infrastructure unless: (1) all iron and steel used in the project are produced in the United States--this means all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States; (2) all manufactured products used in the project are produced in the United States—this means the manufactured product was manufactured in the United States; and the cost of the components of the manufactured product that are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States is greater than 55 percent of the total cost of all components of the manufactured product, unless another standard for determining the minimum amount of domestic content of the manufactured product has been established under applicable law or regulation; and (3) all construction materials are manufactured in the United States—this means that all manufacturing processes for the construction material occurred in the United States. The Buy America preference only applies to articles, materials, and supplies that are consumed in, incorporated into, or affixed to an infrastructure project. As such, it does not apply to tools, equipment, and supplies, such as temporary scaffolding, brought to the construction site and removed at or before the completion of the infrastructure project. Nor does a Buy America preference apply to equipment and furnishings, such as movable chairs, desks, and portable computer equipment, that are used at or within the finished infrastructure project but are not an integral part of the structure or permanently affixed to the infrastructure project. Waivers When necessary, recipients may apply for, and the agency may grant, a waiver from these requirements.
Information on the process for requesting a waiver from these requirements is on the website below. (a) When the federal agency has made a determination that one of the following exceptions applies, the awarding official may waive the
application of the domestic content procurement preference in any case in which the agency determines that: (1) applying the domestic content procurement preference would be inconsistent with the public interest; (2) the types of iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities or of a satisfactory quality; or (3) the inclusion of iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials produced in the United States will increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25 percent. A request to waive the application of the domestic content procurement preference must be in writing.
The agency will provide instructions on the format, contents, and supporting materials required for any waiver request. Waiver requests are subject to public comment periods of no less than 15 days and must be reviewed by the Made in America Office. There may be instances where an award qualifies, in whole or in part, for an existing waiver described at “Buy America” Preference in FEMA Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure | FEMA.gov. The awarding Component may provide specific instructions to Recipients of awards from infrastructure programs that are subject to the “Build America, Buy America” provisions. Recipients should refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity for further information on the Buy America preference and waiver process.
Article 35 SAFECOM
Recipients receiving federal financial assistance awards made under programs that provide emergency communication equipment and its related activities must comply with the SAFECOM Guidance for Emergency Communication Grants, including provisions on technical standards that ensure and enhance interoperable communications.
Article 36 Terrorist Financing
Recipients must comply with E.O. 13224 and U.S. laws that prohibit transactions with, and the provisions of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. Recipients are legally responsible to ensure compliance with the Order and laws.
Article 37 Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) Trafficking in Persons. Recipients must comply with the requirements of the government-wide financial assistance award term which implements Section 106 (g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), codified as amended at 22 U.S.C. § 7104. The award term is located at 2 C.F.R. § 175.15, the full text of which is incorporated here by reference.
Article 38 Universal Identifier and System of Award Management Requirements for System for Award Management and Unique Entity Identifier Recipients are required to comply with the requirements set forth in the government-wide financial assistance award term regarding the System for Award Management and Universal Identifier Requirements located at 2 C.F.R.
Part 25, Appendix A, the full text of which is incorporated here by reference.
Article 39 USA PATRIOT Act of 2001
Recipients must comply with requirements of Section 817 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act), which amends 18 U.S.C. §§ 175–175c.
Article 40 Use of DHS Seal, Logo and Flags
Recipients must obtain permission from their DHS FAO prior to using the DHS seal(s), logos, crests or reproductions of flags or likenesses of DHS agency officials, including use of the United States Coast Guard seal, logo, crests or reproductions of flags or likenesses of Coast Guard officials.
Article 41 Whistleblower Protection Act
Recipients must comply with the statutory requirements for whistleblower protections (if applicable) at 10 U.S.C § 2409, 41 U.S.C. § 4712, and 10 U.S.C. § 2324, 41 U.S.C. §§ 4304 and 4310.
Article 42 Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) Review DHS/FEMA funded activities that may require an Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) review are subject to the FEMA EHP review process. This review does not address all federal, state, and local requirements. Acceptance of federal funding requires the recipient to comply with all federal, state and local laws. DHS/FEMA is required to consider the potential impacts to natural and cultural resources of all projects funded by DHS/FEMA grant funds, through its EHP review process, as mandated by: the National Environmental Policy Act; National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended; National Flood Insurance Program regulations; and any other applicable laws and executive orders. General guidance for FEMA’s EHP process is available on the DHS/FEMA Website. Specific applicant guidance on how to submit information for EHP review depends on the individual grant program and applicants should contact their grant Program Officer to be put into contact with EHP staff responsible for assisting their specific grant program. The EHP review process must be completed before funds are released to carry out the proposed project; otherwise, DHS/FEMA may not be able to fund the project due to noncompliance with EHP laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies. If ground disturbing activities occur during construction, applicant will monitor ground disturbance, and if any potential archaeological resources are discovered the applicant will immediately cease work in that area and notify the pass-through entity, if applicable, and DHS/FEMA.
Article 43 Applicability of DHS Standard Terms and Conditions to Tribes The DHS Standard Terms and Conditions are a restatement of general requirements imposed upon recipients and flow down to sub-recipients as a matter of law, regulation, or executive order. If the requirement does not apply to Indian tribes or there is a federal law or regulation exempting its application to Indian tribes, then the acceptance by Tribes of, or acquiescence to, DHS Standard Terms and Conditions does not change or alter its inapplicability to an Indian tribe. The execution of grant documents is not intended to change, alter, amend, or impose additional liability or responsibility upon the Tribe where it does not already exist.
Article 44 Acceptance of Post Award Changes
In the event FEMA determines that changes are necessary to the award document after an award has been made, including changes to period of performance or terms and conditions, recipients will be notified of the changes in writing. Once notification has been made, any subsequent request for funds will indicate recipient acceptance of the changes to the award. Please call the FEMA/ GMD Call Center at (866) 927-5646 or via e-mail to: ASK[email protected] if you have any questions.
Article 45 Disposition of Equipment Acquired Under the Federal Award For purposes of original or replacement equipment acquired under this award by a non-state recipient or non-state sub-recipients, when that equipment is no longer needed for the original project or program or for other activities currently or previously supported by a federal awarding agency, you must request instructions from FEMA to make proper disposition of the equipment pursuant to 2 C.F.R. section 200.313. State recipients and state sub-recipients must follow the disposition requirements in accordance with state laws and procedures.
Article 46 Prior Approval for Modification of Approved Budget Before making any change to the FEMA approved budget for this award, you must request prior written approval from FEMA where required by 2 C.F.R. section 200.308. For purposes of non-construction projects, FEMA is utilizing its discretion to impose an additional restriction under 2 C.F.R. section 200.308(f) regarding the transfer of funds among direct cost categories, programs, functions, or activities. Therefore, for awards with an approved budget where the federal share is greater than the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $250,000), you may not transfer funds among direct cost categories, programs, functions, or activities without prior written approval from FEMA where the cumulative amount of such transfers exceeds or is expected to exceed ten percent (10%) of the total budget FEMA last approved. For purposes of awards that support both construction and non-construction work, FEMA is utilizing its discretion under 2 C.F.R. section 200.308(h)(5) to require the recipient to obtain prior written approval from FEMA before making any fund or budget transfers between the two types of work. You must report any deviations from your FEMA approved budget in the first Federal Financial Report (SF-425) you submit following any budget deviation, regardless of whether the budget deviation requires prior written approval.
Article 47 Indirect Cost Rate
2 C.F.R. section 200.211(b)(15) requires the terms of the award to include the indirect cost rate for the federal award. If applicable, the indirect cost rate for this award is stated in the budget documents or other materials approved by FEMA and included in the award file.
Article 48 Award Performance Goals
FEMA will measure the recipient’s performance of the grant by comparing the number of items requested in its application, the numbers acquired (ordered, paid, and received) within the period of performance. In order to measure performance, FEMA may request information throughout the period of performance. In its final performance report submitted at closeout, the recipient is required to report on the recipients compliance with the applicable industry, local, state and national standards described in the NOFO.
Obligating document
1. Agreement
No.
EMW-2022-FG03120
2. Amendment
No.
N/A
3. Recipient
No.
330436923
4. Type of
Action
AWARD
5. Control No.
WX01191N2023T
6. Recipient Name and
Address
CITY OF CALIMESA
908 PARK AVENUE
CALIMESA, CA 92320
7. Issuing FEMA Office and
Address
Grant Programs Directorate
500 C Street, S.W.
Washington DC, 20528-7000
1-866-927-5646
8. Payment Office and
Address
FEMA, Financial Services
Branch
500 C Street, S.W., Room
723
Washington DC, 20742
9. Name of Recipient
Project Officer
Darlene Gerdes
9a. Phone
No.
909-
7959801
10. Name of FEMA Project
Coordinator
Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Program
10a. Phone
No.
1-866-274-
0960
11. Effective Date of
This Action
08/02/2023
12. Method of
Payment
OTHER - FEMA
GO
13. Assistance
Arrangement
COST SHARING
14. Performance
Period
08/09/2023 to
08/08/2025
Budget Period
08/09/2023 to
08/08/2025
15. Description of Action a. (Indicate funding data for awards or financial changes)
Program
Name
Abbreviation
Assistance
Listings
No.
Accounting
Data(ACCS
Code)
Prior
Total
Award
Amount
Awarded
This Action
+ or (-)
Current
Total
Award
Cumulative
Non-Federal
Commitment
AFG 97.044
2023-F2-
GB01 -
P410-xxxx4101-D
$0.00 $196,486.66 $196,486.66 $9,824.34
Totals $0.00 $196,486.66 $196,486.66 $9,824.34
b. To describe changes other than funding data or financial changes, attach schedule and check here:
N/A
16.FOR NON-DISASTER PROGRAMS: RECIPIENT IS REQUIRED TO SIGN AND RETURN THREE (3) COPIES OF THIS DOCUMENT TO FEMA (See Block 7 for address)
This field is not applicable for digitally signed grant agreements
17. RECIPIENT SIGNATORY OFFICIAL (Name and Title)
Darlene Gerdes
DATE
08/14/2023
18. FEMA SIGNATORY OFFICIAL (Name and Title)
PAMELA WILLIAMS, Assistant Administrator, Grant Programs DATE
08/02/2023
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 8
SUBJECT: TYPE– I STRUCTURAL FIRE PUMPER EQUIPMENT PURCHASE FOR
CALIMESA FIRE DEPARTMENT AND WAIVER OF FORMAL BIDDING IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 2024
PREPARED BY: Tim O’Connell, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the issuance of a purchase order for Quote No. 289604 to LN Curtis in the amount of $14,839 for the purchase of large diameter Fire Pump Appliances required to outfit a 2023 Sutphen Monarch G2 Pumper HS – 7665 Demo 547.
BACKGROUND: Council approved the acquisition and purchase of a Monarch G2 Type-1 Fire Engine via Council Resolution on December 16, 2023. Staff has been facilitating the upfitting of the required additional equipment needed to outfit the new apparatus. Staff has obtained a quotation to obtain large diameter hose fittings, appliances and nozzles needed for master stream operations used for fire suppression activities and not included in the apparatus design/build.
DISCUSSION: The attached quotation listed as attachment “A” provided by the LN Curtis company provides the needed matching specification as listed and will be priced at the “GSA – Fixed Price,” aka “Tag-Along,” unit price for the required purchase.
The Calimesa Municipal Code (CMC) Section 3.15.130 authorizes the City Manager to make purchases up to $10,000 if three written bids are obtained. However, CMC Section 3.15.110, formal contract procedure, provides, among other requirements, that all purchases over $10,000 must be made pursuant to a formal bid process wherein there is a formal published notice soliciting sealed bids. The purchase of the Aerial Ladder Truck falls into this category. Please note that CMC Section
3.15.050 provides that:
“The city council may also, by majority vote of its entire membership, dispense with such bidding and other procedures required by this chapter in any individual instance upon finding that it would be impracticable, useless or uneconomical in such instance to follow such procedures, and that the public welfare would be promoted by dispensing with same.”
Staff is recommending the formal bid process be waived for the items listed in attachment “A” for this Type -1 Pumper. The reasons for waiver of the formal bid process are as follows:
1. The Type -1 Pumper being considered for purchase is a demonstration (demo) vehicle.
Therefore, no two vehicles have exactly the same attributes. The main attributes of this apparatus are outlined in Exhibit A of this report.
2. Demo fire engines/ladder trucks are considerably less in price than brand new fire engines/trucks custom built to ultimate City specifications.
3. Lead time in taking delivery of this Type -1 Pumper is cut dramatically in as much as the apparatus is already being built and will be immediately available.
4. Reduced lead time provides appropriate time for specialty equipment to be installed.
5. The City Fire Chief and Members of the Fire Apparatus Committee have viewed or reviewed the specific needs and attributes of the specific apparatus being sought and have inspected similar models over that past several months.
Staff will return to council to obtain direction and/or authorization and funding for the following:
• Electronics/Communications radio equipment purchase/installation. • Purchase of required fire suppression/rescue related equipment. • Compartmentation modification/equipment mounting.
• Surplus options for retired apparatus. (E-2)
FISCAL IMPACT: The total estimated expenditure for this purchase is quoted as $14,839.44 and will be reflected as an expenditure from the FY 2023/24 Adopted Operating Budget 01-4300-8300 – Vehicles.
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City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 9
SUBJECT: REJECT BID FOR CITY HALL COMPLEX ROOFING PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 2023-05
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2024
PREPARED BY: Will Kolbow, City Manager
Margaret Monson, Director of Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council reject the single bid for CITY HALL COMPLEX ROOFING PROJECT, PROJECT NO. 2023-05 from Bell Roof Company in the amount of $163,827 and direct staff to release the 10% bidders bond.
BACKGROUND: The City Hall Complex Roofing Project, Project No. 2023-05 (Project) consisted of four (4) roofs. One for the Senior Center, which is clay tile. One for the City Hall and the Fire Station apparatus bay which is granule surfaced roofing and one for the Fire Station training room, which is shingle roofing. The Project was advertised in November 2023. Staff received multiple inquiries regarding the Project from contractors. Staff fully expected multiple bids on the bid opening date of December 6, 2023. Only one bid was submitted. The bid was significantly over the engineer’s estimate of $90,000.00.
DISCUSSION: Staff believe that combining three separate roofing projects into one prevented more contactors from bidding on the project. The combined roofing project created a situation where subcontracting was required for the different materials of the four roofs. Staff recommends splitting the project into 3 bids and rebidding to obtain more competitive bids.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact at this time. Staff will come back to Council later with requests for bid awards on each of the projects.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Bell Roof Company Bid
# BIDDER BID BOND ADDENDA NON-COLLUSION
AFFIDAVIT
BID SCHEDULE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1 Bell Roof Company
636 South “I” Street
San Bernardino, CA
92410
Yes N/A Yes $163,827.00
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BIDDERS LISTING – City of Calimesa, 908 Park Ave., Calimesa, CA 92320 PROJECT NUMBER: BID NO. 2023-05
PROJECT NAME: CITY HALL ROOFING PROJECT
ENGINEERS ESTIMATE: $90,000 STAFF PRESENT: Darlene Gerdes & Mari Shakir Attachment 9A
City Council Meeting
Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 10
SUBJECT: RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
PRESENTATION – TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
MEETING DATE: February 20, 2024
PREPARED BY: Will Kolbow, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation and provide feedback to Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) staff on the draft Traffic Relief Plan.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: RCTC approved a Traffic Relief Plan (TRP) in 2020 to describe necessary regional improvements that would be funded by a proposed tax measure. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift in priorities, thus tabling the plan for the proposed tax measure.
RCTC has now updated the TRP, which will be the basis for a November 2024 sales tax measure.
RCTC staff will be on hand to present the plan in greater detail, highlighting the benefits of the TRP for the San Gorgonio Pass region and the City of Calimesa in particular. RCTC staff will also be available for questions and to receive feedback from City Council. This feedback will allow RCTC to further refine the TRP for final adoption by the RCTC board this spring.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Traffic Relief Plan 2024 Draft Update
A local strategy to improve traf c
ow, safety, and
economic opportunity in Riverside County
TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
2024 DRAFT UPDATE
Attachment 10A
2024 Draft Traffic Relief Plan
Table of Contents
Overview of the Traffic Relief Plan...................................................................................................2 Accountability to Taxpayers.............................................................................................................3 Equity Among Regions and Residents ............................................................................................4 Traffic Relief Plan: Your Guide to Projects and Services ..................................................................5 Palo Verde Valley (Blythe)................................................................................................................6 Coachella Valley ..............................................................................................................................7 Western Riverside County .............................................................................................................12
TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
Your Voice. Your Plan.
The Traffic Relief Plan is a local strategy to reduce
traffic bottlenecks, improve safety, and help
create a stronger, more sustainable economy for
our communities.
Residents across Riverside County have
expressed thoughts about how to improve
transportation in Riverside County. From
freeways that move faster, to safer roads
with fewer potholes, to more available public
transportation, and protecting our infrastructure
from natural hazards like floods and earthquakes,
you told us that these improvements will make a
difference to your life.
We’ve listened.
Highlights of the Traffic Relief Plan include:
• Improving freeway traffic flow on I-10, I-15,
I-215, State Route 60, and State Route 91.
• Improving traffic flow and safety on major
roads including but not limited to Temescal
Canyon Road, Cajalco Road, Ramona
Expressway, Gilman Springs Road, Grand
Avenue, Bob Hope Drive, Fred Waring Drive,
Highway 111, and Indian Canyon Drive.
• Improving the condition of existing roads
by providing funds for basic pothole repairs,
paving dirt roads, and synchronizing signals
throughout Riverside County.
• Adding sidewalks and safety
improvements for pedestrians,
equestrians, and bicyclists.
• Increasing frequency of and access to bus
and rail public transportation by adding
new tracks, new stations, more trains, more
bus service, bus shelters, safety and security
measures, and technology to make public
transit safer and more reliable.
• Bringing daily rail service to the Coachella
Valley and San Gorgonio Pass from Los
Angeles, Orange County, and Riverside.
• Connecting Riverside County by
accelerating completion of a new east-west
corridor between Perris and San Jacinto
called the Mid County Parkway, building the
long-awaited realignment of State Route 79
from the Temecula Valley through Hemet and
San Jacinto, widening and improving safety
on Cajalco Road, roadway improvements
between Lake Elsinore and Perris to shorten
commutes on I-15 and I-215, and a bypass
to I-10 east of Banning toward the Coachella
Valley.
• Providing more independence and
opportunity for residents who rely on public
transportation services, such as seniors,
veterans, individuals with disabilities,
students, residents of rural communities,
and those who choose to use public
transportation.
• Using new technologies that can improve
the efficiency and safety of the current
roadway and public transit systems, paving
the way for the future.
Voter Approval: This Traffic Relief Plan was
drafted to serve as an expenditure plan for a
possible voter-approved sales tax measure. Until
a sales tax measure to fund the Plan is placed
before the voters and approved, the Plan is
aspirational, and the financial and other mandatory
requirements of the Plan are not operative.
Questions?
Questions? If you have questions about the Traffic
Relief Plan, please contact the Riverside County
Transportation Commission at [email protected] or
951-787-7141.
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OVERVIEW OF THE TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
Independent Audits Required
Upon voter approval of a revenue source for the
Plan, no less than annually, RCTC will obtain an
independent financial audit. The audit will be
published on the internet.
Efficiency and Local Control
Local Voice. Local Control.
Riverside County voters will enact the Plan, which
will then be implemented through their locally
elected representatives and local public works
professionals. By law, the Plan is implemented
by RCTC, which is governed by local city council
members or mayors of every city and all five
members of the County Board of Supervisors.
No Money Diverted to Sacramento or
Washington D.C.
State and federal governments cannot legally
divert, take, or direct funds raised through this
local Plan and its governing ordinance.
Fiscal Accountability and Efficiency.
Administrative salaries and benefits to administer
the Plan are limited to no more than 1% of net
revenues generated under the Plan’s governing
ordinance. Implementation of this Plan will not
require the creation of any new government
entity. To achieve efficiency and local control,
RCTC may delegate appropriate responsibilities
for administering components of the Plan to
existing local governments at its discretion.
Transparency and Openness
Implementation of the Plan will occur in
compliance with all transparency, disclosure, and
open meetings laws.
Mandatory Plan Review and Updates
Through a public process, RCTC must formally
review this Plan at least every 10 years after
it takes effect to ensure the Plan reflects the
current and anticipated future needs of Riverside
County’s residents. If RCTC wishes to amend
the Plan after its review or at any other point in
time, RCTC must follow current state law and this
Plan’s voter-approved governing ordinance to
do so.
Flexibility to Expedite Projects
RCTC may issue bonds or other debt against
future revenue to achieve any objectives
of the Plan and to expedite completion of
projects. RCTC will issue bonds or other debt in
accordance with applicable laws. The issuances
of bonds or other debt will undergo a feasibility
analysis to ensure the lowest borrowing
costs are incurred while repayment terms are
advantageous.
To expedite priority projects and services, reduce
costs to taxpayers, or avoid loss of other funding,
RCTC may make maximum use of funds by
temporarily loaning funds between transportation
purposes set forth in the Plan. In borrowing and
making loans, the proportionate shares for areas
and purposes over the duration of the Plan may
not be changed without an amendment of the
Plan as required by law.
Maintenance of Effort
Funds received by cities and the County shall
supplement existing local revenues and required
developer improvements used for transportation
purposes. As a condition of receiving funds,
cities and the County shall maintain their existing
commitment of local funds for transportation
purposes. Environmental mitigation funds
provided for land conservation shall supplement
and shall not supplant existing mitigation fees
paid by developers.
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ACCOUNTABILITY TO TAXPAYERS
Equity Among Regions and Residents
Many residents of Riverside County live in areas
that lack infrastructure and public transportation
services. A growing number of residents face
increasing traffic congestion. Therefore, the
Traffic Relief Plan commits to providing equity for
Riverside County residents in the following ways:
Geography
The Traffic Relief Plan recognizes the three
distinct subregions of Riverside County and
ensures that revenues raised by the Plan in each
subregion remain there and cannot be moved to
other parts of the county:
• Palo Verde Valley (Blythe area)
• Coachella Valley
• Western Riverside County (Riverside and
Corona areas, Moreno Valley and Perris
areas, Hemet-San Jacinto Valley, San
Gorgonio Pass, and Temecula-Murrieta-Lake
Elsinore areas)
Small, Rural, Disadvantaged Communities
Prioritization of investments shall take into
account the needs of residents in small, rural, and
disadvantaged communities in Riverside County.
Mitigation Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
The Traffic Relief Plan mitigates VMT with
VMT-reducing projects and services funded by
multiple aspects of this Plan.
Decisions Based On Needs
Priority for investments in areas requiring
significant infrastructure repairs and upgrades
and public transportation will be determined
based on objective needs.
New Funding for All Communities in
Riverside County
All communities will have access to new
funding to keep local streets and roads in good
condition.
Increased Transportation Options for
Residents
The Traffic Relief Plan places significant focus
on seniors, students, veterans, individuals
with disabilities, and residents of rural and
underserved communities who use public
transportation regularly.
Balanced Transportation System
The Traffic Relief Plan recognizes all types of
transportation needs for Riverside County.
Proactively addressing the transportation issues
in Riverside County requires a flexible and a
comprehensive approach.
Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act The Traffic Relief Plan is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and, therefore, is exempt from CEQA review. This is because the Plan is designed to provide a funding mechanism for potential future projects and programs related to the Commission’s provision of transportation services. However, the Commission is not approving the construction of any projects that may result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment; future voter approval is required prior to establishing any funding mechanism as set forth in Public Utilities Code Section 240301; and all appropriate state and federal environmental review will be required and completed prior to any future approval of specific projects. 4 2024 Draft Traffic Relief Plan
EQUITY AMONG REGIONS AND RESIDENTS
Investment Types
The Plan includes eight investment types. In the Coachella Valley, all investment types are funded through the valleywide Transportation Project Prioritization Study (TPPS). In Western Riverside County, a specific percentage of funding is reserved for each investment type, with several sub-types. In the Palo Verde Valley (Blythe), funds can be used on any investment type below.
Safe Streets and Roads – Pothole repair and road maintenance; sidewalks and pedestrian safety infrastructure; protected bicycle lanes; roadway improvements in high-accident areas; bus shelters; bridge repairs; improvements to railroad crossings, including bridges to separate roads from railroad tracks; traffic calming measures; bypass roads; median barriers; protecting roads, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities from flooding and other natural hazards; traffic signals, including technology to synchronize and interconnect signals; improvements to provide accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Highways – Improving traffic flow on State Routes 60, 91, 111 and Interstates 10, 15, and 215 by constructing new lanes, improving highway interchanges (on- and off-ramps and bridges) and public transportation facilities, and utilizing innovative technologies.
Public Transportation – Increasing frequency and safety of trains and buses; building new tracks, parking, and stations; extending rail service from Perris to Hemet and San Jacinto; extending rail service to the Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass (Banning/Beaumont/Calimesa/Cabazon area); sustaining operation of rail service throughout the county; expanding bus service options including rapid/express buses; on-demand transit options known as “micro-transit;” modernizing and adding zero-emission buses; providing targeted transit services and keeping bus fares low for seniors, veterans, students, and individuals with disabilities; upgrading bus stops and amenities; and improving connections between home, school, and employment centers.
Regional Connections – Constructing multi-modal transportation corridors that connect parts of Riverside County, relieving congestion on existing highways and local roads, improving safety such as realigning State Route 79, creating a bypass to I-10 east of Banning toward Coachella Valley, improving Cajalco Road, completing Mid County Parkway (Ramona Expressway), and providing a new Elsinore-Ethanac Expressway.
Commuter Assistance – Expanding Freeway Service Patrol roadside assistance, maintaining and expanding carpool/vanpool service and Park & Ride lots, and partnering with employers to create incentives for alternative commute methods.
Active Transportation – Improving safety and expanding access to pedestrian and bicycle facilities such as sidewalks and bicycle lanes, in addition to improving and expanding recreational trails and access to open spaces and natural areas.
Flood and Blowsand Control – Reinforcing roadways and infrastructure against natural hazards in the Coachella Valley.
Environmental Mitigation – To construct the traffic relief improvements in this Plan, mitigation will be required, while other community mitigation will be provided to preserve and improve quality of living, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Additionally, public infrastructure is increasingly under threat from natural disasters. Further, population growth and development puts pressure on natural areas that make Riverside County a desirable place to live. To achieve balanced growth of the region, ensure transportation projects can move forward, withstand natural hazards, and provide for a high quality of living for current and future generations of Riverside County residents, the Traffic Relief Plan makes meaningful commitments to environmental stewardship.
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TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN:
YOUR GUIDE TO PROJECTS & SERVICES
The Palo Verde Valley component of the Traffic
Relief Plan calls for improvements to all aspects
of local transportation. All revenues generated
in the Palo Verde Valley will remain in the Palo
Verde Valley, with all revenue returned directly
to the City of Blythe and County of Riverside.
The Blythe City Council will have authority to set
priorities and expend funds within the city limits
and the County Board of Supervisors will have
authority to expend funds in unincorporated
areas of the Palo Verde Valley.
Investments made by the City of Blythe and
County must be for transportation purposes for
the benefit of Palo Verde Valley residents and
must be approved in an open and transparent
manner pursuant to open meetings laws. All
revenues generated through the Traffic Relief
Plan in the Palo Verde Valley shall remain in the
Palo Verde Valley and cannot be diverted to
other areas of Riverside County.
To address transportation needs in rural areas,
such as the Palo Verde Valley, and to strengthen
the agricultural economy and tourism, new
investments will focus on:
• Safety and maintenance of local streets and
roads
• Ensuring public infrastructure complies with
the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Closing sidewalk gaps and enhancing bike
lanes for improved pedestrian access to and
from schools
• Improving the condition of interchanges
at Interstate 10, including landscaping and
gateway enhancements
• Establishing a new vanpool program for
residents commuting to major employment
areas, such as Ironwood and Chuckawalla
Valley prisons, Coachella Valley, and Arizona
• Providing reduced- or free-fare public transit
to increase access to education, healthcare,
employment, and services
• Replacing and expanding the bus fleet
to improve air quality with low- and zeroemission vehicles • Upgrading transit operating and
maintenance facilities to maintain transit
vehicles and infrastructure in good condition
• Increasing frequency and expanding public
transit options for education, healthcare,
employment, and services in underserved
neighborhoods
Transportation investments through the Plan will
also serve as a driver for economic development
in the community. Improving the transportation
network will leverage other public and private
investments and encourage new businesses to
invest.
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TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN:
PALO VERDE VALLEY
Rancho
Mirage
Palm
Springs
Palm
Desert Indian
Wells
La Quinta
Indio
Desert
Hot Springs
Coachella
Cathedral
City
Ramon Rd
Varner Rd
Fred Waring Dr
Country Club Dr
Dinah Shore Dr
Dillon Rd
Gene Autry Trail
Vista Chino
E Palm Canyon Dr
Avenue 54
Airport Blvd
Avenue 60
Avenue 66 Box Canyon Rd
Avenue 48
Avenue 50
Washington St
Portola Ave
Cook St
Monterey Ave
Bob Hope Dr
Date Palm Dr
Palm Dr
Little Morongo Rd
Indian Canyon Dr
Sunrise Way
Monroe St
Jefferson St
Jackson St
Palm Springs International Airport
El Paseo
Shopping District
The Living
Desert Zoo
& Gardens
Indian Wells
Tennis Garden
Polo
Grounds
Agua Caliente
Resort Casino Spa
Joshua Tree National Park
UC Riverside
Palm Desert
Campus
Fantasy
Springs
Resort
Casino
Spotlight 29 Casino
CSUSB
Palm Desert
Campus
Palm Springs
Aerial Tramway
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This map is illustrative of projects that could be completed. 2024 Draft Traffic Relief Plan 7
TRAFFIC RELIEF: COACHELLA VALLEY
The Coachella Valley component of the Traffic Relief Plan calls for improvements to all aspects of local and regional transportation systems in the Coachella Valley. The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) will administer the Plan in the Coachella Valley. CVAG is a public agency governed by an Executive Committee consisting of the mayor or an elected official representing every city council in the Coachella Valley and the City of Blythe, all five County Supervisors, and the Tribal Chairs from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians, Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, and Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians.
Funds Generated in the Coachella Valley Stay in the Coachella Valley All revenues generated under the Plan in the Coachella Valley will remain in the Coachella Valley for expenditure. Funding will provide investments for projects in communities that fully participate in, and are compliant with, the Coachella Valley’s Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) and the procedures approved by the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission for the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP). While this section uses the same library of icons seen throughout the Plan, most Coachella Valley projects, improvements, and programs may fall within multiple subject areas as they have multiple benefits.
Establishing and Updating
Regional Priorities
Since 1989, CVAG has been entrusted to
manage the regional transportation network.
CVAG establishes its priorities according to the
Transportation Project Prioritization Study (TPPS),
which is a merit-based method of prioritizing all
regional projects in the Coachella Valley. Project
priorities are based on criteria adopted by the
CVAG Executive Committee, as recommended by
civil engineers and public works professionals, and
publicly reviewed by elected officials representing
every CVAG member jurisdiction. The TPPS is
updated every few years as the Coachella Valley’s
population grows and becomes more diverse in
order to address different mobility needs, new
technologies, state and federal policy as well as
worldwide climate and economic trends.
Funding for TPPS projects follow CVAG’s costsplitting policy that requires a local match to unlock regional funding. Local funding
is an element of the Maintenance of Effort
requirements employed by RCTC and CVAG.
CVAG will continue to work with RCTC to ensure
new regional funding resources do not supplant
current funding and commitments; rather the
funding pie grows larger for all. In addition to
overall mobility related goals described under this
Plan, the TPPS process shall include the following
objectives:
• Achieve balance and equity
• Achieve climate resiliency
• Provide economic opportunities
• Address statewide and regional housing needs
by supporting transit-oriented development
and affordable housing
• Address safety by continually reducing serious
accidents and fatalities on the roadways
• Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
• Promote public health and safety, including
improving air quality
The TPPS includes upgraded, safer, and more
accessible regional roadways and bridges.
These regional multi-modal facilities connect the
Coachella Valley and ensure the transportation
network helps support a stronger, more
sustainable economy for the community. Some of
the arterials and other roads that will continue to
be improved are depicted on the map and listed
at the end of this section.
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Highways
The TPPS has included projects to substantially improve connections to federal and state freeways and highways, particularly Interstate 10, Highway 111 and State Route 86. Upgrades to existing interchanges as well as new interchanges are planned and are awaiting funding to be constructed.
This Plan will also allow for improvements such as managed lanes or toll lanes on I-10. Such facilities will make it easier and safer to travel along Interstate 10. Additionally, the plan will include grade separations for State Route 86, including a new bridge at Avenue 50, and improving other areas where high numbers of accidents and fatalities occur. The TPPS process is flexible enough to incorporate improvements to connecting regions, including Highway 62 and Highway 74.
Additionally, the Plan includes funding to substantially improve the overall condition of these roads as CVAG works in partnership with Caltrans.
Regional Connections
To catch up with and prepare for continued population growth, the TPPS identifies regional corridors in every community of the Coachella Valley. It also will expand to address new needs, such as an I-10 bypass and extending Avenue 50 between I-10 and State Route 86 to reduce traffic gridlock on existing highways, improve safety, open economic opportunities to disadvantaged communities, and reduce the miles traveled by drivers who must drive inefficient routes to get from one end of the region to another.
Active Transportation
This Plan and the TPPS include active transportation projects that make it easier and more accessible for people to walk or bike safely. In the Coachella Valley, eligible improvements often accommodate electric vehicles such as golf carts and low-speed electric vehicles, which are part of a multifaceted approach to meet varying degrees of mobility and independence among seniors, individuals with disabilities and underserved communities. Such projects may be stand-alone projects, such as CV Link extensions to North Shore and Desert Hot Springs, and others may expand on the existing active transportation network, such as the Palm Desert Link and bike improvements to the La Quinta village. It also may include incorporating active transportation into the design of complete streets and creating multi-modal connections, such as improvements along Dillon Road. Linking such projects to public transportation and facilitating first mile, last mile connectivity shall be a priority.
Public Transportation
Public transportation investments, such as CV Rail, is an utmost priority in this Plan. Many of the improvements needed to create consistent service between the Coachella Valley and Los Angeles have already been identified and are awaiting funding to be constructed. With Plan funding, the TPPS will be updated to include CV Rail and a fair share “local commitment” from the Coachella Valley for rail investments and operational costs of CV Rail and train stations. Those investments will be paired with investments from the Western Riverside component of this plan to match federal and state funding. It also will facilitate the movement of goods along the rail lines, which is critical to economic opportunities. Under the TPPS update process, additional benefits to public transportation can be considered, such as transit priority lanes for buses, zero-emission buses and transit facilities, and bus shelters that are sustainable and enhance the passenger experience. The Plan will also support public transportation options for veterans, individuals with disabilities, seniors, students, and disadvantaged communities, including improving access and keeping these transit options affordable. 2024 Draft Traffic Relief Plan 9
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Safe Streets and Roads
The Coachella Valley portion of the Plan will also fund operations and maintenance (O&M) of regional transportation corridors as identified in the TPPS. The CVAG regional O&M program will support operations, repairs, and replacement of traffic management systems, pavement surfaces (e.g., pothole repair), and traffic control devices. Identical to other projects in the TPPS, the O&M plan would follow a formula and approach to ensure the regional investment enhances, not replaces, investments being made by local cities and Riverside County. This plan includes funding to improve the aesthetic appeal of major corridors and gateways in the Coachella Valley, particularly Interstate 10 and Highway 86. The Coachella Valley corridors and gateways should better reflect the desert’s unique characteristics and appeal to visitors and residents alike. Additionally, the O&M program will enhance existing efforts to promote uniform standards, keep transportation infrastructure in good condition, and extend the life cycle of Coachella Valley’s transportation infrastructure. Regional corridors and gateways span cities and unincorporated communities and include, but are not limited to:
• Interstate 10
• Highway 111
• Ramon Road
• Cook Street
• Fred Waring Drive
• Gene Autry Trail/Palm Drive
• Indio Boulevard
• Highway 86
• Washington Street
• Monterey Avenue
• Bob Hope Drive
• Dinah Shore Drive
• Date Palm Drive
• Little Morongo Road
• Avenue 50
CVAG regularly reviews and amends the TPPS to incorporate new and innovative strategies that help reduce traffic congestion and increase economic productivity. The TPPS embraces regional mobility concepts and technologies such as signal synchronization and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies, which better connect the Coachella Valley’s workforce to the workplace and reduce seasonal and traffic bottlenecks related to major events. Such concepts are also employed during emergencies to ensure access to hospitals and the best mobility possible for first responders and emergency vehicles. ITS technologies will allow for bus priority or transit signal priority to improve service and reduce delay for mass transit vehicles at intersections on regional corridors. Technologies that eliminate or reduce vehicle miles travelled, vehicle trips, and lay the groundwork for high-speed broadband access, will also be a priority.
Flood & Blowsand Control
Building bridges and other resilient infrastructure is a very high priority in the Coachella Valley. Critical roads, such as Indian Canyon, Gene Autry Trail, and Dillon Road are regularly closed due to blowsand and rainstorms. With increasing frequency, there are prolonged closures and roads are destroyed during major rain events in the communities of Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, and Cathedral City. Such flood impacts can occur anywhere in the Coachella Valley but are often associated with areas that have not had similar flood control and road investments in the past, such as the eastern Coachella Valley. Projects to address the persistent flooding along Box Canyon Drive and other areas will be included in this Plan and future TPPS updates.
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Transportation
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onnections
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Commuter Assistance
Freeway Service Patrol will be expanded to I-10 in the Coachella Valley to quickly clear incidents from the freeway. Investments will be made in partnering with employers in the Coachella Valley to encourage alternative forms of commuting as a means to reduce congestion and improve air quality and safety.
Environmental Mitigation
Population growth and development puts pressure on open spaces and natural areas, such as the sand dunes and mountains, that make the Coachella Valley a desirable place to live.
Consistent with the approach in Western Riverside County, a minimum of 12.5% of annual revenues shall be allocated, at the discretion of CVAG, to preserve the Coachella Valley’s natural areas, including fulfillment of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP). CVAG shall allocate sufficient revenues set-aside for the above purposes to the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission (CVCC) for habitat acquisition and/or endowment purposes until the CVMSHCP reserve assembly and endowment obligations are met to fill any funding gaps for the long-term administration, land management, and monitoring of the CVMSHCP. Funding related to this Plan shall not relieve any Permittees under the MSHCPs of their pre-existing obligations to the fulfillment of the CVMSHCP. Funding for these programs has an inherent benefit to the environment but also helps expedite permitting and completion of transportation projects.
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Canyon Lake
Lake Elsinore
Menifee
Eastvale
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Jacinto
Perris
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Highland
Hemet
Beaumont Banning Cabazon
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Cucamonga
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Valley
Fontana
Corona
Riverside
Calimesa
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TRAFFIC RELIEF: WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Safe Streets and
Roads
Every city and the unincorporated
communities of western Riverside
County is guaranteed to receive
its fair share of funds for safety improvements
to local streets and roads and pedestrian and
bicycle facilities. Additionally, major roadways
that connect the region will receive funds to
implement safety improvements that will reduce
accidents, injuries, and fatalities, as well as
provide emergency relief to regional corridors
with few or no alternative routes.
Half of the funds for Safe Streets and Roads will
be distributed by formula (based on population)
to each city and the County of Riverside for
unincorporated communities. Half of the funds
will be distributed by RCTC to major regional
safety projects.
Improvements funded from this program include:
• Pothole repair and road maintenance
• Sidewalks and pedestrian safety infrastructure
• Protected bicycle lanes
• Roadway improvements in high-accident
areas
• Bus shelters
• Bridge repairs
• Improvements to railroad crossings, including
bridges to separate roads from railroad tracks
• Traffic calming measures
• Bypass roads
• Median barriers
Commuter Assistance, 2%
Safe Streets and Roads, 8%
Public Transportation, 25%
Active Transportation, 3%
Environmental Mitigation, 25%
Regional Connections, 12%
Highways, 25%
Western Riverside County Traffic Relief Investments
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• Protecting roads, sidewalks, and bicycle
facilities from flooding and other natural
hazards
• Traffic signals, including technology to
synchronize and interconnect signals
• Improvements to provide accessibility for
persons with disabilities
Specific regional corridors that could receive
funding for safety improvements include:
• Cajalco Road
• Gilman Springs Road
• Grand Avenue
• Ramona Expressway / Mid County Parkway
• I-10 Bypass between Banning and Cabazon
Highways
Improving the flow of traffic
saves time, reduces stress, and
improves safety, air quality,
and economic productivity.
Population is growing in Riverside County.
Without action, traffic congestion will also
continue to grow. The highways in Riverside
County were built decades ago, in some cases
severing communities and impacting local traffic
circulation. Additionally, Riverside County has
an incomplete highway network that does not
adequately serve our residents or economy. The
Traffic Relief Plan will improve traffic flow by
building new infrastructure and using technology
to improve efficiency of how the transportation
system operates. Investments will include:
I-15 Corridor/Corona, Temescal Valley,
Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Murrieta,
Temecula
• Add Express Lanes in each direction on I-15
between Cajalco Road in Corona and State
Route 74
• Add at least one lane in each direction on
I-15 between State Route 74 to the San
Diego County Line
• Construct auxiliary lanes on I-15 in Corona
• Construct the final phase of the French Valley
Parkway interchange at I-15 in Temecula,
which includes:
o Widening ramps at Winchester Road
o Constructing on and off ramps to I-15
from French Valley Parkway and a bridge
over I-15
o Constructing the French Valley Parkway
from Jefferson Avenue to Ynez Road
o Adding of collector/distributor lanes for
southbound I-15 from I-215 to Winchester
Road
• Reconstruct interchanges at:
o Nichols Road in Lake Elsinore
o Central Avenue (State Route 74) in Lake
Elsinore
o Wildomar Trail (formerly Baxter Road) in
Wildomar
o Bundy Canyon Road in Wildomar
• Construct a new interchange on I-15 at:
o Campbell Ranch Road and Temescal
Canyon Road in Temescal Valley
o Franklin Street in Lake Elsinore
I-215 Corridor/Riverside, Moreno Valley,
Perris
• Add at least one lane in each direction
between State Route 60 and Van Buren
Boulevard
• Construct new interchanges (on and off
ramps) on I-215 at:
o Keller Road in Murrieta
o Garbani Road in Menifee
• Reconstruct interchange at Harley Knox
Boulevard in Moreno Valley
91 Corridor/Corona, Riverside
• Add at least one new lane on State Route 91
between:
o State Route 241 and State Route 71 in the
eastbound direction
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o I-15 in Corona and Pierce Street in
Riverside in both directions
• Reconstruct interchanges on State Route 91
at:
o Adams Street in Riverside
o Tyler Street in Riverside
• Construct a rapid transit connection from the
91 Express Lanes to the North Main Corona
Transit Center/Metrolink station
60 Corridor/Jurupa Valley, Moreno Valley
• Add at least one lane in each direction on
State Route 60 in Moreno Valley
• Reconstruct interchanges on State Route 60
at:
o Etiwanda Avenue in Jurupa Valley
o Rubidoux Boulevard in Jurupa Valley
o Redlands Boulevard in Moreno Valley
I-10 Corridor/Calimesa, Beaumont,
Banning, Cabazon
• Reconstruct interchanges on I-10 at:
o State Route 79 (Beaumont Avenue) in
Beaumont
o Highland Springs Avenue in Beaumont
and Banning
o Pennsylvania Avenue in Beaumont
o Morongo Parkway and Main Street in
Cabazon
o County Line Road in Calimesa
o Cherry Valley Boulevard in Calimesa
• Add express lanes on I-10 between State
Route 60 in Beaumont and Highway 111 in
Palm Springs
Countywide Interconnected Highways
Using technologies that have been proven
effective around the world, as well as emerging
innovative technologies, investments will be
made to interconnect highways, street and
ramp signals, and automobiles to create more
efficiency in the entire transportation network.
With roadways and vehicles that can talk to each
other, traffic flow can be increased and safety
improved by reducing the potential for human
error on the road.
Regional Connections
To catch up with and prepare for
continued population growth,
new regional corridors are
necessary to reduce traffic gridlock on existing
highways, improve safety, open economic
opportunities to disadvantaged communities,
and reduce the miles traveled by drivers who
must drive inefficient routes to get from one
end of the region to another. Five new regional
corridors are in various stages of preparation and
need additional funding to become a reality for
Riverside County residents. These transportation
facilities will include features that accommodate
public transit and bicyclists, and will be consistent
with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation
Plan for the protection of the environment.
Investments will be prioritized based on
readiness to be constructed and available
funding:
• Cajalco Road
• Mid County Parkway
• State Route 79 Realignment
• Elsinore-Ethanac Expressway
• I-10 Bypass
Public
Transportation
Safe Streets
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Active
Transportation
Commuter New Techn
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Highways Regional
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Public Transportation
Bringing reliable public
transportation to more areas of
Riverside County is a priority of
the Traffic Relief Plan. Increased investment in
bus, rail, and new modes of public transportation
will offer Riverside County residents choices for
how they travel, and ensure public transportation
is available for those who need it most.
Passenger Rail
Riverside County is home to several railroad
rights-of-way that connect our growing
communities. These rail lines serve as a public
transportation backbone for our region. Funds
for the Traffic Relief Plan will:
• Increase train service frequency on existing
commuter rail (Metrolink) lines such as the
91/Perris Valley Line and Inland-Empire
Orange County Line, with trains eventually
as frequent as every 30 minutes during peak
periods
• Expand rail service into new areas of
Riverside County such as the Beaumont/
Banning/Cabazon/Calimesa area, the
Coachella Valley, and Hemet and San Jacinto
• Construct new railroad tracks and supporting
infrastructure within existing rail rights-ofway to allow more trains to operate and to increase efficiency and on-time performance
of trains
• Construct new rail stations, such as at the
Ramona Expressway, in Winchester, and in
Beaumont/Banning/Calimesa/Cabazon area
• Maintain and enhance security and safety at
rail stations
• Maintain and enhance management of
publicly owned railroad rights-of-way to
ensure proper maintenance and safety
• Enhance existing rail stations (there are
currently nine stations in Corona, Riverside,
Jurupa Valley, Perris, and near Moreno
Valley), including:
o Construct improvements to provide better
accessibility for persons with disabilities
o Construct new parking capacity at stations
in Corona, Riverside, and Perris
o Construct train boarding platforms,
pedestrian bridges, and crossings
• Maintain and operate existing and future rail
stations
• Invest in zero-emission trains
• Maintain and enhance all aspects of
operating rail service in Riverside County
Bus
The Public Transportation section of the Traffic
Relief Plan will invest in bus transit to reduce
traffic congestion, increase sustainability,
and provide more options to residents who
rely on public transit to access medical care,
employment, education, and other services.
Funding will go toward:
• Sustaining and expanding where feasible
local fixed-route bus services
• Sustaining and expanding rapid/commuter
bus services along major corridors in
Riverside County to destinations such as
San Diego, Orange, and San Bernardino
Counties, downtown Riverside, Temecula,
Moreno Valley, Coachella Valley, Hemet/San
Jacinto, and Beaumont/Banning/Calimesa,
Corona, and Perris. These routes can
connect to commercial airports in the region,
major educational, business, and retail/
entertainment destinations
• Improving safety and security on bus transit
• Zero-emission buses and related capital,
maintenance, and operation costs
• Maintenance and operation of transit
centers/hubs and bus stops/shelters
• Roadway technologies that improve bus
travel times
• Micro-transit (on-demand) public transit
technologies
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Additionally, funding will be set aside for
specialized transportation providers that
serve seniors, veterans, students, individuals
with disabilities, and rural and underserved
communities. The Citizens and Specialized
Transit Advisory Committee, with representatives
from these populations, will assist RCTC in
administering and providing oversight to the
program. Funding will go toward:
• Ensuring infrastructure compliance with
expansion of destinations and hours of
operation for paratransit services such as
Dial-A-Ride
• Keeping transit fares low for seniors,
veterans, students, and individuals with
disabilities
• Improved access to and from schools,
colleges and universities, and employment
centers for low-income families and rural
communities
• Free or reduced bus fares for those who
require access to medical appointments, job
interviews, or other needed services
• Bringing infrastructure into compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Continued operation of vital community
transportation resources such as the
2-1-1 network, which provides individualized
assessments with transportation and social
service specialists
Environmental
Mitigation
To construct the traffic
relief improvements in
this Plan, mitigation will be required, while
other community mitigation will be provided
to preserve and improve quality of living,
particularly in disadvantaged communities.
Additionally, public infrastructure is increasingly
under threat from natural disasters. Further,
population growth and development puts
pressure on natural areas that make Riverside
County a desirable place to live. To achieve
balanced growth of the region, ensure
transportation projects can move forward,
withstand natural hazards, and provide for a
high quality of living for current and future
generations of Riverside County residents,
the Traffic Relief Plan makes meaningful
commitments to environmental stewardship.
Revenues shall be allocated, at the discretion of
RCTC, for one or more of the following purposes:
• To benefit the environment and to expedite
permitting and completion of transportation
projects
• To promote public health and safety by
improving air quality or safeguarding local
transportation infrastructure from natural
hazards, including, but not limited to, floods,
fires, earthquakes, or blowsand
• To preserve Riverside County’s natural
areas, including fulfillment of the Western
Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP) obligations
• To mitigate Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
• To support transit-oriented development and
housing
• To establish and maintain recreational use of
public open spaces by non-motorized means
RCTC shall allocate at least half of the revenues
set-aside for the above purposes to the Western
Riverside County Regional Conservation
Authority for habitat acquisition and/or
endowment purposes until the MSHCP reserve
assembly and endowment obligations are met
to ensure the long-term administration, land
management, and monitoring of the habitat.
Funding allocated from this Plan shall not relieve
any Permittees under the MSHCPs of their
pre-existing obligations to the fulfillment of the
MSHCP.
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Commuter Assistance
To help commuters with a safer
trip, and to provide alternatives
to driving alone, the Traffic
Relief Plan invests in the following Commuter
Assistance programs:
Freeway Service Patrol
When accidents occur on highways or when
vehicles break down, traffic can build quickly,
creating delays and additional safety hazards
to motorists. Freeway Service Patrol provides
roving tow trucks to quickly assist motorists
so that traffic can flow again. This public
service is operated with strict performance
and accountability measures by the California
Highway Patrol, Caltrans, and RCTC ensuring
that Freeway Service Patrols reduce congestion,
increase safety, and decrease air pollution.
The Plan will sustain and increase Freeway
Service Patrol levels on Interstates 15 and 215
and State Routes 60 and 91, including weekend
service. The Plan will also enable new service to
begin on Interstate 10 and possibly other routes
as determined by benefit-cost analysis.
Park & Ride Lots
Creating more convenient locations for
commuters to meet and travel together reduces
the burdens of solo commuting and decreases
the number of cars on the road during peak
hours.
Employer Partnerships to
Reduce Commutes
The Traffic Relief Plan recognizes that improving
commutes is not just about the commuter, but
also about employers stepping up to help. The
Plan calls for enhancing current Commuter
Assistance Programs with employers in
Riverside County to provide better options and
incentives to encourage ridesharing, vanpooling,
telecommuting, and public transit use.
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Active Transportation
Transportation options that do
not require a motorized vehicle
are an important element of
healthy, connected communities in Riverside
County. Therefore, the Traffic Relief Plan invests
in pedestrian and bicycle facilities, trails and
access to open space, and planning. Funding
from this category can go toward:
• Sidewalks and bicycle lanes
• Infrastructure that provides safer routes to
school for children to walk or bike to school
and decreases injuries and fatalities
• Recreational trails so that Riverside County
residents can enjoy better access to our
world-renowned natural open spaces
o Amenities that support these facilities
such as trailheads, parking lots, restrooms,
and signs are eligible for these funds;
however, maintenance and operations
shall be the responsibility of the local
government agency, not RCTC
o Major regional trails identified in the
master plan for the Riverside County Parks
& Open Space District are eligible for
funding, which include but are not limited
to:
• Butterfield Overland Trail/Southern
Emigrant Trail
• Santa Ana River Trail
• Juan Bautista de Anza Historical Trail
• Salt Creek Trail
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TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
Riverside County Transportation Commission
(951) 787-7141 www.rctc.org
4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 12008 Riverside, CA
92502-2208