TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MINUTES

October 27, 2016

            Present:

            Guillermo Sillas                        City of Brawley

            Nick Fenley                              City of Calexico

            Mindy Hernandez                      City of Calipatria

            Abraham Campos                     City of El Centro

            Hector Orozco                          City of Holtville

            Jesus Villegas                           City of Imperial

            Joel Hamby                              City of Westmorland

            John Gay                                  County of Imperial

            Others:

            Virginia Mendoza                     ICTC

            Cristi Lerma                             ICTC

            David Aguirre                           ICTC

            Guillermo Gonzalez                  ICTC

            David Salgado                          SCAG

            Gustavo Gomez                        The Holt Group

            Wishing Lima                           Caltrans

            Joseph Chua                             Caltrans

            Brian McNeece                         IV Velo Club

            Jesse Zermin                             IV Velo Club

1.       The meeting was called to order by Chair Sillas at 10:04 a.m. A quorum was present and introductions were made. 

Mr. Brian McNeece and Mr. Jesse Zermin from the IV Velo Club were present for public comment. They stated their concerns regarding the public’s unfamiliarity with the new bike laws. They were present to inquire about possible signage that can be installed to notify the public of bicyclists, particularly on Old State Route 111 from Calexico to Brawley, including frontage roads. The County was present and stated that they would look into fund sources that could assist in facilitating the request. Other agencies also described their efforts in promoting active transportation.

2.       A motion was made to adopt the minutes for August 25, 2016, (Fenley/Gay) Motion Carried.

3.       ICTC Updates / Announcements

Ø  Transit Planning Updates

-          Updates were given by Mr. Aguirre and Mr. Gonzalez:

-          Mr. Aguirre stated that the Call for Projects for TDA Article 3 Bikes and Pedestrian funding for FY 2016-17 is open. The fund distribution by agency was passed out to all agencies present. Project descriptions are due on December 30, 2016. 

-          Wi-Fi is installed on all 16 Gilligs. Wi-Fi will also be installed on the 6 cutaways and IVT MedTrans buses beginning on November 1, 2016.

-          Mr. Gonzalez stated that he is involved with the local and regional OES systems under the direction of the OES office. For a Regional emergency, IVT Access buses would be used and for a local emergency, IVT Ride buses will be used.

-          Mr. Gonzalez has been assisting with mobility training efforts. He gave a couple examples of the specific situations he’s been presented with.

Ø  Transportation Planning Updates (By Virginia Mendoza):

-          The RSTP/CMAQ project list is projected to be approved until January. A handout of the 2017 FTIP which included amendment 2 was given to all agencies present.

-          The repurposed earmarks were submitted in Amendment 2 of the 2017 FTIP.

Ø  LTA Updates:

-          Mr. Mendoza requested that all agencies submit their project requests. She also provided all agencies with a remaining bond project funds balance.

o   The September 2016 bank statement reflected the following:

a.       Brawley           $1,980,407

b.       Calexico          $6,073,143

c.       Calipatria         $0

d.       Imperial           $264,538

e.       County             $626,776 (this should reflect as 0 soon)

4.       Cities and County Planning / Public Works Updates:

-          The Cities of El Centro, Imperial, Calipatria, Calexico, Brawley, Holtville, Westmorland and the County of Imperial gave an update on their current projects.

5.       SCAG Updates / Announcements: (By Mr. Salgado)

-          Mr. Salgado stated that the Sustainability Planning Grants are due to SCAG on November 18, 2016 and encouraged agencies to apply. The range is $50,000 to $1 million.

6.       Caltrans Updates / Announcements

-          Mr. Lima was present and provided all with the DLAE updates. A handout was distributed. A new Caltrans employee was also introduced; Joseph Chua will be attending future ICTC TAC meetings.

Ø  The NEPA Assignment – waiver of sovereign immunity expires on December 31, 2016.

Ø  Agencies with inactive projects should submit an invoice to Caltrans by November 18,

7.       General Discussion / New Business

-          Next TAC meeting will be on November 17, 2016.

8.       Meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.