Minutes | Regular Meeting
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
April 28, 2016
Present:
Guillermo Sillas City of Brawley
Gordon Gaste City of Brawley
Steven Sullivan City of Brawley
Terry Hagen City of El Centro
Abraham Campos City of El Centro
Adriana Nava City of El Centro
Hector Orozco City of Holtville
Jesus Villegas City of Imperial
Joel Hamby City of Westmorland
William Brunet County of Imperial
Others:
Mark Baza ICTC
Virginia Mendoza ICTC
David Salgado ICTC
Cristi Lerma ICTC
Guillermo Gonzalez ICTC
Fumi Galvan The Holt Group
Azucena Gonzalez The Holt Group
Wishing Lima Caltrans
1. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Sullivan at 10:05 a.m. A quorum was present and introductions were made. There were no public comments.
2. A motion was made to adopt the minutes for March 23, 2016, as amended. (Brunet/Campos) Motion Carried.
3. FFY 2015-16 CMAQ & RSTP Project List – RFA Updates
Agency | Fund Type | Project Name | Total Project Cost (in thousands) | Status |
Brawley | RSTP | S. Palm Ave. Rehab | $734 | 3/4/16 RFA submittal for construction |
Brawley | CMAQ | Sidewalk Rehab-Various | $300 | Design in May (still in process) |
Calipatria | CMAQ | S. International Ave. Sidewalk | $123 | ROW in Feb., RFA 4/8/16, Design fully done |
El Centro | RSTP | Ross Ave. Rehab | $571 | Design in March |
Holtville | RSTP | Walnut Ave. | $562 | E-76 rcvd 1/28/16, begin construction 3rd/wk of May |
Holtville | CMAQ | Cedar Ave. Sidewalk | $136 | Still in Design |
Imperial County | CMAQ | Various Roads | $1,102 | In Design, environmental issues to get ROW approved, then Const. soon after. |
Westmorland | RSTP | N. Center St. Pavement Rehab | $372 | PE RFA submitted 2/25/16, E76 rcvd, RFA for Const. end of May |
4. ICTC Updates / Announcements
Ø Transit Planning Updates (by David Salgado, Mark Baza and Guillermo Gonzalez):
- The Passenger Statistical Summary was adopted by the Commission last night. The study is used to report to the National Transit Database and is used to determine federal funding received.
- On April 15, 2016 ICTC launched WiFi aboard all the 40ft Gilligs on IVT fixed, Express and Direct routes.
- The IVT Ride El Centro area contract was adopted by the commission. Service is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2016. Public Outreach Workshops will be conducted in the next few weeks. Mr. Campos requested if staff could present to City Council prior to outreach.
- The IVT MedTrans operating contract was approved by the Commission. Service is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2016.
Ø Transportation Planning Updates (By Virginia Mendoza and Mark Baza):
- The SDSU/IVC Transit Shuttle Analysis is coming to an end. The consultant completed the second round of outreach. The conclusion of the study will be coming to an end in the upcoming months and it will be brought to TAC for recommendation to submit for approval to Management and Commission.
- Ms. Mendoza asked agencies with RSTP and CMAQ funds to submit a project sheet for each project for programming in the next formal amendment which will be at the end of June.
- ICTC submitted two applications for the Calexico East Port of Entry Expansion Project; for the FASTLane grant program on April 14, 2016 and for the 2016 TIGER program on April 29, 2016.
- An application for the TIGER program was also submitted for Improvements on SR 98/Cesar Chavez Blvd. at Calexico West Port of Entry.
- ICTC has initiated discussions with management and staff with Customs and Border Protections (CBP) Border Patrol regarding the potential to add a second inspection lane at this very busy checkpoint. Coordination efforts will follow with Border Patrol, Caltrans and the region to determine feasibility, costs and funding of required improvements within Caltrans right-of-way.
Ø LTA Updates:
- The FY 2014-15 LTA Audit was approved last night. The City of Calexico was not approved and will be on the agenda for approval in May.
- LTA Bond fund amount available for the City of Brawley is $4.5 million, City of Calexico is $6.1 million, City of Imperial is $500k and the County of Imperial is $6.6 million.
Ø Other:
- Mr. Salgado announced that he accepted a job with SCAG.
- Mr. Baza stated that the position will be revised. Both planner and Office Receptionist positions will be advertised soon.
- An ICTC Budget Workshop is scheduled for May 25, 2016 at 5 p.m.
- The Imperial Valley General Assembly and Economic Summit is scheduled for May 18-19, 2016. The keynote speaker at the General Assembly will be Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia.
- The RTP/SCS was approved.
5. Cities and County Planning / Public Works Updates:
a. City of El Centro GoHuman Event
Ms. Nava stated that the event went really well. Mr. Campos stated that the event exhibited project and proposed improvements along 8th Street. Some of the feedback from the public was that there needed to be more lighting.
6. SCAG Updates / Announcements: (By Mr. Salgado)
a. ATP Call For Projects (attachment provided on the agenda)
An ATP Cycle 3 call for projects was released on April 15, 2016. Project submittals are due June 15, 2016. Cycle 3 covers fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21. Caltrans has posted Local Assistance ATP Program Guidelines which highlight eligible and ineligible project types. There is approximately $240 million available under cycle three. The ATP program is competitive statewide. A small regional pot of funds will be available at the conclusion of the state scoring process. ICTC and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) may be available to assist with and review of ATP projects or applications prior to submittal. Smaller projects are encouraged to be submitted.
7. Caltrans Updates / Announcements
- Mr. Lima provided all with DLAE updates. A handout was distributed.
8. General Discussion / New Business
- Mr. Baza urged agencies to apply for ATP capital projects and to review the link provided by Caltrans of successful applications.
9. Meeting adjourned at 11:11 a.m. (Hamby/Gaste). The next TAC meeting will be on May 26, 2016.