IMPERIAL COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF DECEMBER 9, 2020

10:30 a.m.

VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT:

STAFF PRESENT: David Aguirre, Cristi Lerma, Virginia Mendoza, Layla Sarwari (ICTC Counsel)

OTHERS PRESENT:  David Salgado: SCAG; Jose Ornelas, Hanh-Dung Khuu, Patrick Jenkins: Caltrans; Liz Zarate: City of El Centro; Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter: County of Imperial

The following minutes are listed as they were acted upon by the Imperial County Transportation Commission Management Committee and as listed on the agenda for the meeting held Wednesday, December 9, 2020 together with staff reports and related documents attached thereto and incorporated therein by reference.

I.                    CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Chair Piedra called the Committee meeting to order at 10:37 a.m., roll call was taken and a quorum was present.

II.                  EMERGENCY ITEMS

There were none.

III.                 PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were none.

IV.                CONSENT ITEMS

An error was made on the September 9, 2020 minutes and they were pulled from the consent calendar. A motion was made by Salcido seconded by Piedra to approve the consent calendar as amended; Roll call was taken:

Motion carried unanimously.

A.                  Pulled the Management Committee Draft Minutes:                          September 9, 2020

B.                  Received and Filed:

1.                   ICTC Commission Minutes:                                                           September 23, 2020

2.                   ICTC TAC Minutes:                                                                           October 22, 2020

3.                   ICTC SSTAC Minutes:                                                                      October 7, 2020

                                                                                                                                      November 4, 2020

V.                  REPORTS

A.                  ICTC Executive Director

⁻          Mr. Baza provided updates from the report on page 24 of the agenda with a focus on the recent approval of the TCEP application for an additional $7.5 million for the Calexico East Port of Entry Bridge Widening Project.

⁻          Mr. Baza informed committee members that the LTA Report was attached to the agenda. He stated that staff is working with the underwriter regarding the bond refunding to obtain bond insurance. This effort will ensure that the LTA receives a better rate.

B.                  Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)

⁻          Mr. Salgado provided updates from the report on page 32 of the agenda.

o   The Economic Summit had a great program this year. Michael Bracken released a comprehensive report on the economic state of the SCAG region.

o   SCAG has approved the Sustainable Communities Grant Program grant guidelines. The call for projects has been extended until December 11, 2020.

C.                  Caltrans Department of Transportation – District 11

⁻          Caltrans updates were provided from the report on page 38 of the agenda.

o   Mr. Ornelas provided an update on the SR-111 Niland Geyer/Mudpot. The temporary detour remains in place until the mudpot moves beyond the freeway.

⁻          Ms. Piedra stated that a meeting should be scheduled soon regarding the signage for the Imperial Ave. / I-8 Project. Mr. Jenkins stated that he has met with the architect and that Mr. Campos has sent the font and photos of the Palm Springs projects.  

D.                  Committee Member Reports

-          Ms. Colio-Warren stated that there is funding available to provide relief for families struggling with paying their utility bills. The program will end on December 20, 2020. The income eligibility has increased to $75,000 for a family of 4 for all Imperial Valley residents.

VI.                LTA ACTION CALENDAR

A.                  State Route 86 U.S. Border Patrol Checkpoint Improvement Project – Consultant Agreement, Modification #1

It was requested that ICTC Management Committee forward this item to the LTA Board for review and approval after the receipt of public comment, if any:

1.                   Approved the change order under the amended scope of services of the Consultant Agreement, Modification #1 for the State Route 86 U.S. Border Patrol Checkpoint to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the amount of $185,000.

2.                   Authorized the Chairperson to sign the consultant agreement, modification #1.

                                A motion was made by Wells seconded by Salcido. Roll call was taken:

                Motion carried unanimously.

VII.              INFORMATION CALENDAR

A.                  Proposed Project on State Route (SR) 111

Ms. Hanh-Dung Khuu provided a presentation.  

                                The project description included the following:

⁻          Upgrade existing guardrail with current standard Midwest Guardrail System (MGS)

⁻          Pavement rumble strips

⁻          Roadside Sign Panel Replacement

⁻          Weigh in Motion System (WIMS) replacement on I-8 (Pending)

⁻          Curb Ramp Replacement in the City of Calipatria and Niland

⁻          Enhanced Crosswalk Visibility

⁻          LED Lighting

                                The unconstrained items included:

⁻          Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Enhancements

⁻          Bridge Rail Replacement

⁻          Bicycle Facility Enhancements

Unconstrained items that require coordination and Cooperative Agreements with Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC) to determine recommended locations and funding. Mr. Baza stated that staff will schedule time to meet with staff in Caleipatria and Niland to identify priorities and funding opportunities.

⁻          Pedestrian Shade Access installation

o   Add pedestrian shade structures to serve the highest pedestrian usage along the corridor.

o   Solar Shade Panels

o   Provide shade for pedestrians and provide sustainable energy source for lighting.

o   Located at north and south end of Niland Elementary School along SR-111

⁻          Transit Stop Enhancements

o   Proposed features may include pedestrian shelter, bench, waste receptacle, and/or lighting.

VIII.            NEXT MEETING DATE AND PLACE

The next meeting of the Management Committee is scheduled for January 13, 2021 at the ICTC Offices and via Zoom Meeting.

IX.                 ADJOURNMENT

A.                  Meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m. (Wells/Piedra)