Minutes | Regular Meeting
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
February 22, 2018
Present:
Gordon Gaste City of Brawley
Steven Sullivan City of Brawley
Lily Falomir City of Calexico
Javier Luna City of El Centro
Adriana Nava City of El Centro
Isabel Alvarez City of Imperial
Joel Hamby City of Westmorland
Veronica Atondo County of Imperial
Others:
Andres Miramontes City of Brawley
Mark Baza ICTC
Virginia Mendoza ICTC
David Aguirre ICTC
Cristi Lerma ICTC
David Salgado SCAG
Kevin Hovey Caltrans
Michelle Blake Caltrans
Ken Johannsen Caltrans
Bing Luu Caltrans
Beth Landrum Caltrans
1. The meeting was called to order at 10:09 a.m. A quorum was present and introductions were made. There were no public comments made.
2. A motion was made to adopt the minutes for February 22, 2018 with one correction. (Hamby/Sullivan) Motion Carried.
3. Hazardous Waste and Air Quality Training
A presentation was made by Mr. Johannsen regarding the state and local regulations on hazardous waste and air quality.
4. ICTC Updates / Announcements
(By Mark Baza)
Ø Transit Planning Updates:
- The Unmet Transit Needs Hearing is scheduled for February 22, 2018 at 3:00PM at the El Centro City Council Chambers, 1275 Main Street El Centro Ca. 92243.
- The Project Consultant team Kimley Horn and Associates, and Agency Stakeholders from ICTC, Brawley, Calexico, El Centro and Imperial met on January 31, 2018 to review and discuss the current status of the ICTC Bus Stop Inventory, Signage Replacement and Technology Assessment Project. The items reviewed included the consultant prepared Bus Stop Inventory, Asset Condition Report, ADA Assessment Report, Bus Stop Usage Priority List and Bus Stop Signage installation parameters and requirements. The group agreed to continue discussions regarding the Bus Stop Usage Priority List and Bus Stop Signage installation and requirements at a follow up meeting within the month.
- ICTC staff developed a Request for Proposals (RFP) that was released on September 1, 2017 to complete an update to the 2011 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP). This is a planning document that identifies transit services and capital improvements over the next three to five year period, with expected available resources. The project unfolds over an approximately 12 month period. The goal is to have an updated report with bilingual public participation. ICTC awarded the contract to the firm AECOM at the December 13, 2017 Commission meeting. The project kick off meeting was held on January 17 at the ICTC offices. The outreach process has begun with stakeholder meetings underway in the month of February.
Ø Transportation Planning Updates:
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- The 2019 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Guidelines have been prepared to facilitate the work of the County Transportation Commissions (CTCs) (Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura Counties), transit operators, and the State of California Department of Transportation Caltrans) in development of county Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) for inclusion in the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2019 FTIP. These Guidelines assist in the development of the county TIPs that fulfill the legal, administrative and technical requirements prescribed by the law and which minimizes duplicate efforts by the CTCs, Caltrans, SCAG and/or other agencies. ICTC staff will reach out to cities and county staff to obtain project updates on all programmed 2019 FTIP projects. During the month of November, ICTC staff received project updates from member agencies. ICTC staff will be updating the 2019 FTIP database for all Imperial County projects. A recommendation to approve the resolution will be on the Commission’s agenda in February 2018.
- As part of the POE Expansion project, traffic will be rerouted from the existing roadways to SR-98 and Cesar Chavez Boulevard which are not designed to handle the high volumes of traffic associated with the border travel. The City of Calexico has completed the right-of-way acquisition and an environmental amendment for widening Cesar Chavez Boulevard. CTC approved funding on January 30, 2018; the City is scheduled to begin construction in early summer 2018. Caltrans has initiated construction for widening SR-98 for more details on the project, refer to Caltrans report. Caltrans construction is in progress and is scheduled for completion in March 2018.
- Funding for Phase II of the Calexico West Port of Entry is in the President’s budget and is pending Congressional approval.
Ø FFY 2017-18 Programmed Project Updates
- Beginning October 1, 2017, agencies are allowed to move forward with request for authorization (RFA) for Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ), Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) and Active Transportation Program (ATP) programmed in FY 2017/2018. A complete list of programmed projects were provided on an attachment to the agenda. RFA’s are due to Caltrans in the month of April.
1. stated that the SB 1 workshop schedules have been distributed. The SLPP Program is under Prop B, 50% match road maintenance project, match with LTA money.SB 1 proposing 50% formula 50% competitive 100 million. SB 1 as long as the bill is in affect revenues will be there. Be prepared to use first year allocations. Best number we have available based on the state. Mr. Baza stated we are still working with Caltrans on border inspection on expansion. Coming up with a solution to come up with a proposal.(canopy in both areas). City of Calexico spread ½ million on traffic opening with Phase 1.
The CTC has indicated that it will not have estimates available for this program until the end of July/early August timeframe, agencies are recommended use the League of Cities estimate as a placeholder. The CTC has indicated that following the submittal of the budgeted list of projects, the local agency would have flexibility to administratively update or change the project list, but must report on SB1 expenditures on projects.
Brawley $608,000 Holtville $139,000
Calexico $920,000 Imperial $416,000
Calipatria $176,000 Westmorland $52,000
El Centro $1,034,000 County of Imperial $10,600,000
Source: cacities.org TOTAL $13,945,000
Ø LTA Updates:
- The LTA Board met on September 27, 2017, staff presented the Board with a fund request for $1.3 million from the 5% Regional Highway Set-Aside from the Measure D allocations to fund an expansion at he Border Patrol Checkpoint at SR-86. The request was approved. Staff met with Caltrans and CBP on December 20, 2017 at the ICTC to finalize agreements and discuss next steps. A meeting was held on February 13, 2018 with CBP, Caltrans, County of Imperial and ICTC at the ICTC offices. The design is currently being developed.
Source: cacities.org TOTAL $13,945,000
5. SCAG Updates / Announcements: (By Mr. Salgado)
- Caltrans authorized a special planning grant to perform a traffic management study to assist the City of Calexico and the Imperial Valley region to analyze and propose traffic management strategies and alternatives to serve traffic flow for the Calexico West Port of Entry expansion. The expansion will have two access points: One, from current access at SR-111/Imperial Ave.; and, a Second at Cesar Chavez Blvd and 2nd St. SCAG, Caltrans and ICTC will lead study in partnership with the City of Calexico, Customs and Border Protection and General Services Administration. The Request for Proposals was released on January 29, 2018 and can be found on the SCAG website.
- SCAG is entering the 3rd year of the GO-Human Marketing and Advertising Safety and Encouragement Campaign implemented throughout the 6 county SCAG region. If any agencies would like to participate and partner with SCAG to promote GO Human, please reach out to David Salgado to obtain the request form.
- SCAG has developed a Draft 2018 Public Participation Plan, and would like your input. SCAG does transportation and land use planning for a large, diverse region-- this plan is key to helping us make sure we're engaging the public effectively & inclusively. The plan is available online for review until April 2018. For questions please contact SCAG RAO David Salgado.
6. Cities and County Planning / Public Works Updates:
- There were various local agencies that gave an update on their local projects in progress.
7. Caltrans Updates / Announcements
- Ms. Blake has a Power Point Presentation on Local Assistance Environmental, Training for Imperial County Agencies. .
- There will be scheduled closures for projects on SR 98 and SR78. Staff is working with the Public Information Office to get reasonable advanced notice.
- Ann Fox is the new Deputy District Director.
- The scheduled June TAC meeting will be replaced with the Caltrans – Imperial External Teambuilding Meeting.
- Mr. Luu thanked ICTC for the coordination with the one on one meetings.
- The E76 request form has been updated. It will be available statewide in May and will be mandatory in October. A training in March or April will cover the new process, ATP and Timely Use of Funds.
- The DBE Annual Submittal and ADA Annual Certification deadline is June 30, 2018.
- A Caltrans DLAE report was provided at the meeting and can be obtained by request.
- Mr. Hovey stated that the new Caltrans District Director is Laurie Berman.
- Mr. Hovey will be the lead for environment on the Forrester project (PSR phase).
- Ms. Landrum stated that February 27, 2018 is CHP Industry Day.
- A public hearing was held regarding the truck weight and heright restrictions on the All American Canal Bridge. There were no public comments.
8. General Discussion / New Business
- Mr. Hamby stated that he appreicated the time spent with Caltrans during one on one meetings. Local Assistance will be available the day before TAC meetings at their Caltrans office.
9. Meeting adjourned at 11:58 a.m.