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MINUTES Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens' Advisory Committee Wednesday, April 26, 2023 6:00 p.m. 100 West Cypress Creek Road, 6th Floor, Suite 650 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2181 |
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Members Present:
| Vice Chair: | Gregory Gayle, City of Coconut Creek |
| District 1: | Jose Luis Rodriguez, City of Coral Springs |
| District 2: | [Vice Chair Gayle] |
| District 3: | Bob Schankweller, City of Lauderhill; Wallis Peterson, City of Oakland Park |
| District 4: | Tom Lander, City of Hollywood |
| Marc Fermanian, Broward County Board of County Commissioners Doris Span, Citizens’ Advisory Committee appointment Michael Smith, Citizens’ Advisory Committee appointment Luz Negron-Alvarez, Broward College Patience Cohn, Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) Fern Goodhart, League of Women Voters John Michael Perez, Rotary Club Brandon Johnson, Smart Growth Partnership Nazbi Chowdhury, United Way |
MPO Staff Present
William Cross, Deputy Executive Director Planning and Programming
Juan Canez, Jihong Chen, James Cromar, Carl Ema, Peter Gies, Christopher Restrepo, Rebecca Schultz
A copy of the sign-in sheet identifying members of the public who were present is filed with the supplemental papers to the minutes of this meeting.
REGULAR ITEMS
(All Items Open for Public Comment)
(All Items Open for Public Comment)
1.
Call to Order and Recognition of Quorum
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. and quorum was recognized.
2.
Electronic Roll Call
Roll was recorded electronically.
3.
Approval of Minutes - February 22 and March 22, 2023
Motion made by John Michael Perez, seconded by Jose Luis Rodriguez to Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Nazbi Chowdhury, Marc Fermanian, Luz Negron-Alvarez, John Michael Perez, Bob Schankweiler, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Gregory Gayle, Michael Smith, Patience Cohn, Brandon Johnson, Wallis Peterson
11 - 0 Passed
4.
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Agenda as amended to defer Regular Item 6.
Motion made by Luz Negron-Alvarez, seconded by Jose Luis Rodriguez
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Nazbi Chowdhury, Marc Fermanian, Luz Negron-Alvarez, John Michael Perez, Bob Schankweiler, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Gregory Gayle, Michael Smith, Patience Cohn, Brandon Johnson, Wallis Peterson
11 - 0 Passed
5.
Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
NON-ACTION ITEMS
COMMITTEE REPORTS - no discussion
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
None.
6.
MPO Surtax Services Updates: www.my-mcps.org
This item was deferred.
7.
2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Updates: http://routeto2050.org
Christopher Restrepo of MPO staff presented this item. Committee members discussed the item including inquiries on the numbers of projects that are allowed to be submitted. No members of the public spoke.
Marc Fermanian and Tom Lander joined the meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
1.
MOTION TO RECOMMEND BROWARD MPO APPROVE Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 - 2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP):
A. FM# 4510821 SR-814/W ATLANTIC BOULEVARD AT BANKS ROAD
B. FM# 4524571 FTA 5310 OPERATING – MIAMI UZA (BROWARD/WEST PALM) – BROWARD CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC
C. FM# 4524591 FTA 5310 OPERATING – MIAMI UZA (BROWARD/WEST PALM) – SUNRISE COMMUNITY INC
D. FM# 4524632 FTA 5310 DISTRICT CAPITAL – MIAMI UZA (BROWARD/WEST PALM) – CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES/SW FOCAL POINT, INC
E. FM# 4511381 FTA 5310 CAPITAL – MIAMI UZA (BROWARD/WEST PALM) – WOODHOUSE
F. FM#4469971 INTERSECTION LIGHTING RETROFIT IMPROVEMENT
G. Broward County Transit (BCT) Section 5339(b) Bus/Buses Facilities Program (Competitive)
B. FM# 4524571 FTA 5310 OPERATING – MIAMI UZA (BROWARD/WEST PALM) – BROWARD CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC
C. FM# 4524591 FTA 5310 OPERATING – MIAMI UZA (BROWARD/WEST PALM) – SUNRISE COMMUNITY INC
D. FM# 4524632 FTA 5310 DISTRICT CAPITAL – MIAMI UZA (BROWARD/WEST PALM) – CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES/SW FOCAL POINT, INC
E. FM# 4511381 FTA 5310 CAPITAL – MIAMI UZA (BROWARD/WEST PALM) – WOODHOUSE
F. FM#4469971 INTERSECTION LIGHTING RETROFIT IMPROVEMENT
G. Broward County Transit (BCT) Section 5339(b) Bus/Buses Facilities Program (Competitive)
Committee members discussed the item including the difference between fixed and flex routes, potential scope recommendations, and status of bus facilities since the flooding. No members of the public spoke.
Motion made by John Michael Perez, seconded by Jose Luis Rodriguez to Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Nazbi Chowdhury, Marc Fermanian, Luz Negron-Alvarez, John Michael Perez, Bob Schankweiler, Tom Lander, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Gregory Gayle, Michael Smith, Patience Cohn, Brandon Johnson, Wallis Peterson, Doris Span
13 - 0 Passed
2.
MOTION TO RECOMMEND BROWARD MPO ADOPT the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Goals, Objectives, and Indicators
Peter Gies of MPO staff presented this item. Committee members discussed the item including implementation and environmental impact verbiage. No members of the public spoke.
MOTION TO RECOMMEND BROWARD MPO ADOPT the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Goals, Objectives, and Indicators as amended to include the Resiliency & Affordable Housing Committee recommendation, updating the third MTP Goal from Strengthen Communities; Enhance communities and lives through improved accessibility and consideration of the costs and benefits of the transportation system to Foster Resilient Communities; Enhance communities and lives by promoting a resilient, accessible, and balanced transportation system.
Motion made by Patience Cohn, seconded by Marc Fermanian Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Nazbi Chowdhury, Marc Fermanian, Luz Negron-Alvarez, John Michael Perez, Bob Schankweiler, Tom Lander, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Gregory Gayle, Michael Smith, Patience Cohn, Brandon Johnson, Wallis Peterson, Doris Span
13 - 0 Passed
NON-ACTION ITEMS
1.
DRAFT Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Multimodal Transportation Priorities List (MMPL)
Jihong Chen of MPO staff presented this item. Committee members discussed the item including allocation percentage and sidewalk maps. No members of the public spoke.
2.
Federal Grants Update
William Cross of MPO staff presented this item. Committee members discussed the item including potential funding for bike lanes and EV charging stations. No members of the public spoke.
COMMITTEE REPORTS - no discussion
1.
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Actions of the March 22, 2023 Meeting
2.
The April 13, 2023 Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting was cancelled.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
1.
Member Comments
Members discussed the Road to Zero webinar, traffic safety, and the history of jaywalking.
2.
2023 Participation Record
3.
2023 Federal TMA Certification - Comment Period Ends May 12, 2023
The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: MAY 24, 2023
NEXT MEETING: MAY 24, 2023
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For complaints, questions or concerns about civil rights or non-discrimination please contact: Carl Ema, Title VI Coordinator at the numbers or e-mail above.
For complaints, questions or concerns about civil rights or non-discrimination please contact: Carl Ema, Title VI Coordinator at the numbers or e-mail above.