Minutes | Regular Meeting
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
June 24, 2021
Present:
Guillermo Sillas City of Brawley
Abraham Campos City of El Centro
Veronica Atondo County of Imperial
Jesus Villegas City of Imperial
Lili Falomir City of Calexico
Joel Hamby City of Westmorland
Frank Fiorenza IID
Francisco Barba City of Holtville
Others:
Virginia Mendoza ICTC
Mark Baza ICTC
Marlene Flores ICTC
David Aguirre ICTC
Audrie Tapia ICTC
David Salgado SCAG
Catherine Gutierrez City of El Centro
Felix De Leon City of El Centro
Christian Rodriguez City of El Centro
Manuel Cabrera City of Brawley
Andy Miramontes City of Brawley
Jim Minnik County of Imperial
Alexis Araiza Caltrans
Ryan Fallica Caltrans
Rafael Reyes Caltrans
Luis Garcia IID
Sabrina Barber IID
Alfredo Onelas IID
Joel Lopez IID
1. The meeting was called to order at 10:03 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 May 27, 2021 (Falomir/Hamby) Motion Carried.
3. Caltrans Active Transportation Plan Presentation: Caltrans Active Transportation Plan (Presented by Alexis Araiza, Transportation Planner)
A presentation was made by Caltrans Staff regarding the Caltrans Active Transportation
Plan. Caltrans District 11 is developing an active transportation plan to identify bicycle and pedestrian improvements on, across, or parallel to the State Highway System (SHS). The SHS, which is generally owned and operated by Caltrans, is made up of urban freeways and rural highways. SHS facilities are classified as State Routes (SR) or Interstates (I). Local highways, such as SR-52 and freeways such as I-8, along with the onramps, off-ramps, overpasses, and underpasses make up what is referred to as Caltrans Right of Way. Caltrans would also like to hear what you may have experienced such as challenges as a pedestrian or bicyclist while traveling in Caltrans Right of Way and where you would like to see bicycle and pedestrian improvements on the Survey Map at https://survey.catplan.org/. More information on Caltrans plans and projects can be found on https://www.catplan.org/district-11
4. Imperial Irrigation District Presentation: Customer Service Proposal (CSP) New Construction Application Process (Presented by: Luis F. Garcia, Public Benefits Program Specialist):
Luis Garcia provided a brief presentation regarding the Customer Service Proposal (CSP) New Construction Application Process on behalf of the Imperial Irrigation District. IID Energy Customer Development Projects start with a CSP application for new construction per established Regulations Governing the Sale and Use of Electric Energy. The IID application requests project information, including City, approved site plan drawings, electrical one-line drawings ,and load panel calculations. Luis Garcia stated the CSP application will only be required if upgrading or installing a new electric main panel to accommodate the additional electrical load. More information regarding the CSP process can be found on https://pluginnc.com/level-2-charging-station-program/. Please reach out to Luis Garcia or Sabrina Barber for any further questions.
5. Caltrans Updates / Announcements (Presented by: Rafael Reyes):
- Caltrans provided general information on inactive projects. As of June 17, 2021, the INACTIVE and Future Inactive list was updated. Action is required by the Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC) and County of Imperial, as well as these two other cities: Brawley, Holtville.
- June 7, 2021, was the deadline to submit Inactive invoices. Agencies that did not invoice prior to June 7, 2021, must submit a justification on the Inactive Justification Form spreadsheet.
- Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) Request for Authorization Obligations is due by July 29, 2021. Funding Request for Authorization (RFA) during this fiscal year was due by January 29, 2021. Caltrans cannot accept RFA submittal after July 29, 2021
6. SCAG Updates / Announcements (Presented by David Salgado):
- SCAG and UC Davis: COVID-19 Mobility Study Survey: The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) partnered with the University of California, Davis to launch a survey to investigate the evolving nature of the impacts of the pandemic on transportation in the SCAG region. The survey seeks to understand both mobility the temporary and long lasting changed that the COVID-19 pandemic may have on mobility in their region, and how various policies might affect this new “normal” in terms of modified travel behaviors. Please take the opportunity to complete the survey once released.
- SCAG Broadband Action Plan: SCAG RC adopted a resolution that directs SCAG staff to develop a “Broadband Action Plan.” The development of an action plan would provide a model resolution and policy paper for local jurisdictions, pursue funding opportunities and partnerships to assist local jurisdictions with broadband implementation, convene a working group, and further support broadband planning and data search.
7. Cities and County Planning / Public Works Updates:
- Local agencies gave an update on their local projects in progress.
8. ICTC Updates / Announcements Presented by ICTC Staff
a. Transit Planning Updates
- David Aguirre provided a brief update on transit planning. ICTC is still operating under COVID-19 requirements those which include Free fares for Transit riders with the exception of Medtrans.
b. Transportation Planning Updates
1. FY 2020-21 Programmed Project Obligation Updates
- Virginia Mendoza shared the Regional Action Climate Plan will be presented at the TAC meeting # 2 that is scheduled to be held on June 30, 2021.
9. General Discussion / New Business
- Next TAC meeting will be on July 22, 2021, via Zoom
10. Meeting adjourned at 11:03 a.m.