IMPERIAL COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF April 12, 2023

10:30 a.m.

VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT:

STAFF PRESENT: Michelle Bastidas, Maricela Galarza, Angela Delgadillo

OTHERS PRESENT: Rafael Reyes, Hanh-Dung Khuu, Mario Orso, Sam Amen, Michelle Gongora, Maria Ibarra: Caltrans, Cesar Sanchez: IVT

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The following minutes are listed as they were acted upon by the Imperial County Transportation Commission Management Committee and as listed on the agenda for the meeting held Wednesday, April 12, 2023, together with staff reports and related documents attached thereto and incorporated therein by reference.

I.                    CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Chair Colio-Warren called the meeting to order at 10:31 a.m., roll call was taken, and a quorum was present.

II.                  EMERGENCY ITEMS

There were none.

III.                 PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were none.

IV.                CONSENT ITEMS

A motion was made by Wells seconded by Morita to approve the consent calendar as presented; Roll call was taken:

Motion carried.

V.                  ACTION CALENDAR

A.                  IMPERIAL VALLEY TRANSIT (IVT) – Fixed Route Transit Services Operating Agreement, Fiscal Year 2023-24 - Extension 2

It was requested that the ICTC Management Committee forward this item to the Commission for their review and approval after public comment, if any:

1.                   Authorized the Chairperson to sign extension #2 to the operating agreement with First Transit Inc. for the continued operation of Imperial Valley Transit, effective July 1, 2023:

a.       IVT Fixed Route - For the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, the annual not to exceed subsidy is set at $4,189,334.

b.       IVT Blue and Green Lines - For the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, the annual not to exceed subsidy is set at $672,437.

c.       IVT Gold Line - For the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, the annual not to exceed subsidy is set at $350,094.

A motion was made by Salcido seconded by Wells to approve Action A. Roll call was taken:

                                Motion carried.

B.                   IVT ACCESS – ADA Paratransit Service Operating Agreement Fiscal Year 2023-24 – Extension 2

It was requested that the ICTC Management Committee forward this item to the Commission for their review and approval after public comment, if any:

1.                   Authorized the Chairperson to sign extension #1 to the operating agreement with First Transit Inc. for the continued operation of IVT ACCESS, effective July 1, 2022:

a.       For the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, the annual not to exceed subsidy is set at $1,641,553.

A motion was made by Wells seconded by Morita to approve Action B. Roll call was taken:

                                Motion carried.

C.                   IVT RIDE – Senior/Paratransit Dial-A-Ride Service Operating Agreement Fiscal Year 2023-24 – Extension 2

It was requested that the ICTC Management Committee forward this item to the Commission for their review and approval after public comment, if any:

1.                   Authorized the Chairperson to sign extension #2 to the operating agreement with First Transit Inc. for the continued operation of IVT RIDE, effective July 1, 2023:

a.       For the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, the annual not to exceed subsidy is set at $1,788,823.

A motion was made by Salcido seconded by Morita to approve Action C. Roll call was taken:

                                Motion carried.

D.                  IVT MEDTRANS – Non-emergency Transportation to Medical Facilities in San Diego Service Operating Agreement Fiscal Year 2023-24 – Extension 2

It was requested that the ICTC Management Committee forward this item to the Commission for their review and approval after public comment, if any:

1.                   Authorized the Chairperson to sign extension #1 to the operating agreement with First Transit Inc. for the continued operation of IVT METRANS, effective July 1, 2023:

a.       For the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, the annual not to exceed subsidy is set at $594,554.

A motion was made by Campos seconded by Colio-Warren to approve Action D. Roll call was taken:

                                Motion carried.

E.                   Local Government Waste Tire Amnesty Grant regional application resolution

It was requested that the ICTC Management Committee forward this item to the IVRMA Board for their review and approval after public comment, if any:

1.            Authorized the Chairperson to sign the attached resolution.

2.            Directed staff to forward the grant documentation to CalRecycle.

A motion was made by Colio-Warren seconded by Campos to approve Action E. Roll call was taken:

                                Motion carried.

VI.                REPORTS

A.                  ICTC Executive Director

-          Mr. Aguirre had the following updates:

o   FY 2023-24 Unmet Transit Needs Survey: The public is scheduled for April 6th at 3 pm at the ICTC office and via Zoom. ICTC has prepared surveys available on all services websites. There are also physical surveys available on the vehicles for passengers to complete. The UTN Findings meeting is anticipated to take place on April 24, 2023, at 3 p.m. at ICTC offices and via Zoom. 

o   2022 Long Range Transportation Plan: Spring outreach activities for the Long Range Transportation Program have been completed in conjunction with community events: El Centro Annual Air Show, Children’s and Family Health Fair, Calexico Wellness Center Health Fair, Cesar Chavez Celebration Festival, and the 42nd Annual Children’s Fair.

o   Forrester Road Project Study Report (PSR): ICTC has been working with Caltrans on the development of the PSR. A draft has been received and it is being reviewed. The PSR is still in development and is planned to be completed in the next couple of months. A meeting to discuss the draft PSR was held at the ICTC offices on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 9 am.

o   Imperial Mexicali Binational Alliance (IMBA): The next IMBA meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2023, in the City of Mexicali at Cetys University. In-person attendees must reach out to Rene Acuña at rene.acuna@cdem.org.mx to receive a parking QR code from the University.

o   All ICTC Executive Directors updates can be found on page 44.

B.                  Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)  

o   All SCAG updates can be found on page 51.

C.                  Caltrans Department of Transportation – District 11

-          Mr. Reyes had the following updates:

o   SR-98 Widening Project: Stage 2 construction is currently underway. About 40% has been completed. The target completion date will be late April 2023.

o   I-8 Colorado River Bridge Rehab: Construction started in February 2023 and estimated completion is early 2024. The total project cost is estimated at $11.1 million.

o    I-8 Roadside Safety Improvements: This project is still on track to start in the coming months. There is a 55-day delay start. More information will be given as time comes on.

o    Clean California Projects: The bus shelter projects in Niland, Calipatria, and Holtville are currently underway. There have been some delays, however, are still in process. The projects are expected to be completed by July 2023

o   April 28th is the deadline for the Clean California local grant program. https://cleancalifornia.dot.ca.gov/local-grants/local-grant-program

o   SR-98 Widening Project: Stage 2 construction is currently underway. About 40% has been completed. The target completion date will be late April 2023.

o   April 28th is the deadline for the Clean California local grant program. https://cleancalifornia.dot.ca.gov/local-grants/local-grant-program

o   All Caltrans updates can be found on page 56.

VII.              PRESENTATION

A.            A brief presentation was given by Maria Ibarra and Michelle Gongora from Caltrans District 11 on Doing Business with Caltrans District 11 (serving San Diego and Imperial County).

VIII.             The next meeting is scheduled for May 10, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the County of Imperial’s Administration Building and via Zoom Meeting for non-voting members and the public.  

IX.                 ADJOURNMENT

                Meeting adjourned at 11:37 p.m.