TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MINUTES

May 23, 2024

            Present:          

            Ericka Garcia                            City of Calipatria

            Francisco Barba                         City of Calexico

            Felix De Leon                           City of El Centro

Jesus Villegas                           City of Imperial

            Adriana Anguis                         City of Holtville

            Joel Hamby                              City of Westmorland

            Adolfo Garcia                           County of Imperial

            Manuel Ortiz                            IID

            Others:

            David Aguirre                           ICTC   

            Katie Luna                               ICTC

            Marlene Flores                          ICTC

            Esperanza Avila                         ICTC

            Andrea Montano                       City of El Centro

            Abraham Campos                     City of El Centro

            Liz Zarate                                 City of El Centro

            Hector Salcedo                          City of El Centro

            Laura Gutierrez                         City of Calipatria

            Fernando L. Williams                City of Imperial

            Veronica Atondo                       County of Imperial

            Rebecca Villarino                      Caltrans

            Nick Ventrilla                           Caltrans

            Maria Ibarra                              Caltrans

            Michaela Howard                      Caltrans

            Kevin Hovey                            Caltrans

            John Garcia                              Caltrans

            David Salgado                          SCAG

            Michael Kahler                         ICOE

            Patricia Ramirez                        The Holt Group

The meeting was called to order at 10:01 a.m. A quorum was present, and introductions were made. There were no public comments made.

1.       A motion was made to adopt the minutes for April 25, 2024 (Montaño/Villegas) Motion Carried.

2.       ICTC Updates / Announcements                                                                                                  (Presented by ICTC Staff)

a.       Transit Planning Updates

 b.    Transportation Planning Updates

FFY 22/23 & FFY 23/24 Federal & State Funded Project Obligation List:

·         Each jurisdiction gave its update.

3.       Caltrans Updates / Announcements:

(Presented by: Alejandro Lopez, Caltrans)

-          April 26, 2024 – Deadline for California Transportation Commission (CTC) Requests: Friday, April 26, 2024, is the final deadline (for the June 27-28, 2024, CTC meeting).

-          2025 Active Transportation Program (Cycle 7): ATP Cycle 7 Applications Due by June 17, 2024.

-          Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) – Cycle 12: It is expected that HSIP Cycle 12 Call-for-Projects be announced around late April or early May 2024.

-          HSIP Training: Statewide Webinar for all local agencies in California (online attendance only): Caltrans and FHWA will hold a webinar on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Please register for this event at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/highway-safety-improvement-program/apply-now

-          Imperial County Training for Imperial County local agencies: Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The training will be offered in person at the ICTC office in El Centro

-          Bridge Investment Program (BIP): The deadlines for Large Bridge Project Grant Applications to be submitted via Grants.gov are August 1, 2024, for consideration of FY 2025 funds & August 1, 2025, for consideration of FY 2026 funds.

4.       SCAG Updates / Announcements:

(Presented by: David Salgado, SCAG)

-          REAP 2.0 Update: Program Development Framework Information Sessions: SCAG staff will host two information sessions. Register online for a session on Tuesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. or Wednesday, May 15 at 1 p.m. REAP 2.0 awardees are invited to attend the information sessions and provide input.

-          SCAG GIS Training Program: SCAG, in collaboration with Cal Poly Pomona's Department of Urban and Regional Planning, is organizing an upcoming GIS training program. This comprehensive training program will take place from May 29 to May 31 at the ICTC Office. To register for this program, please visit the following link: SCAG GIS Training Program Registration Form (jotform.com)

-          General Assembly Elects 2024-2025 Board of Officers: The General Assembly approved the nominations for the SCAG 2024-25 Board Officers as recommended by the Regional Council.

-          12 Scholarships awarded to Southern California Students: SCAG announced the awardees of its 14th annual scholarship program, helping to inspire and support the next generation of public servants. SCAG received a record total of 115 applications from throughout the SCAG region.

5.       Cities and County Planning / Public Works Updates:

·         Each jurisdiction gave its update.

6.       General Discussion / New Business

(Presented by Rebecca Villarino, Caltrans)

-          The 20th Annual Procurement and Resource Fair is scheduled for August 14th from 9-12 at the district 11 courtyard.

Next TAC meeting will be on June 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., via Zoom for the public and in person at the ICTC offices.

Meeting adjourned at 10:54 a.m.