Minutes | Regular Meeting
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
November 15, 2018
Present:
Gordon Gaste City of Brawley
Javier Luna City of El Centro
Isabel Alvarez City of Imperial
Veronica Atondo County of Imperial
Jose Castaneda County of Imperial
Joel Hamby City of Westmorland
Others:
Mark Baza ICTC
Virginia Mendoza ICTC
Cristi Lerma ICTC
Beth Landrum Caltrans
Joseph Chua Caltrans
Kevin Hovey Caltrans
Debora Ledesma-Ribera Caltrans
Erika Garcia The Holt Group
1. The meeting was called to order at 10:17 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 September 27, 2018, (Hamby/Atondo) Motion Carried.
3. ICTC Updates / Announcements
(By Virginia Mendoza and Mark Baza)
a. Transit Planning Updates:
- The 2018 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) will hold a public workshop on November 28, 2018 at the ICTC offices. It is anticipated that the consultant will present the final draft to the Commission on December 12, 2018.
b. Transportation Planning Updates:
- Mr. Baza provided an update on the State Route 86 Border Patrol checkpoint lane widening project. A recent meeting with all stakeholders concluded that the project is considerably under budget for construction. The consultant is working on cost savings, and it was requested that Border Patrol attain additional funding through their federal funds.
c. FFY 2019-20 Programmed Project Updates
- Ms. Mendoza used the list on page 10 of the agenda to attain an update from all agencies that were present regarding federally funded projects under CMAQ, RSTP, ATP programs including earmarks. Requests for authorization (RFA’s) are due to Caltrans by February 2019.
d. SB 1 2018 Local Partnership Program:
- Ms. Mendoza informed all agencies that the city of Westmorland will not be using the funding through this program. An updated amount will be sent to all agencies once it is formulated, with further information.
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
e. LTA Updates:
- Ms. Mendoza asked the cities of Brawley and Calexico to provide an update regarding the balance on their respective LTA bonds.
4. Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) and Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) 2018 Call for Project Guidelines
Ms. Mendoza informed TAC members of the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) and Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) 2018 Call for Project Guidelines that will be brought forth to the TAC for discussion and recommendation for approval by the Commission. The funding estimates and schedule are below.
CMAQ Funding Estimates:
FY2019/20 FY2020/21 FY2021/22 TOTAL
$1,756,009 $1,755,380 $1,754,739 $5,266,128
STBG Funding Estimates:
FY2019/20 FY2020/21 FY2021/22 TOTAL
$2,543,965 $2,541,496 $2,538,979 $7,624,440
December 6, 2018 | Technical Advisory Committee approves CMAQ & STBG Guidelines |
December 12, 2018 | Management Committee approves CMAQ & STBG Guidelines |
December 12, 2018 | ICTC approves CMAQ & STBG Guidelines |
December 17, 2018 | Call for Projects begins |
February 8, 2019 | Call for Projects ends |
February 11, 2019 | Project selection process begins |
February 28, 2019 | Project selection process ends (ICTC staff recommendation list generated) |
February 28, 2019 | TAC approves project selection recommendations |
March 13, 2019 | Management Committee approves project selection recommendations |
March 27, 2019 | Commission approves project selection recommendations |
Call for Projects Schedule:
Source: cacities.org TOTAL $13,945,000
5. SCAG Updates / Announcements:
- There were none.
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. Ledesma-Ribera gave a step by step overview of the revised Exhibit 9-D to assist in calculating the new Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for local agencies. The new goal is 17.6% for federal fiscal years 2018-19 to 2020-21. Previously it was 12.5%.
- Mr. Chua provided all with a Local Assistance handout with all their updates.
oMs. 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.
- Ms. Landrum stated that Sustainability grants for FY 2019/20 are due on November 30, 2018 to Caltrans.
8. General Discussion / New Business
- There was none.
9. Meeting adjourned at 11:22 a.m.