June 24th, 2021 at 10:00 AM

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.