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MINUTES Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens' Advisory Committee Wednesday, August 23, 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:
| Chair: | Ken Reinhardt, American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) |
| Vice Chair: | Gregory Gayle, City of Coconut Creek |
| District 1: | Christine McKay, City of North Lauderdale |
| District 2: | [Vice Chair Gayle] |
| District 3: | Darren Badore, City of Plantation; Wallis Peterson, City of Oakland Park |
| District 5: | Debon Campbell, City of Miramar |
| [Chair Reinhardt] Justin Proffitt, Broward County School Board Doris Span, Citizens’ Advisory Committee appointment Michael Smith, Citizens’ Advisory Committee appointment Dave Fletcher, Citizens' Advisory Committee appointment Luz Negron-Alvarez, Broward College Phil Busey, Broward Sierra Club Patience Cohn, Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) Ian Rairden, Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) John Michael Perez, Rotary Club Jesus Fuentes, Smart Growth Partnership |
MPO Staff Present
William Cross, Deputy Executive Director Planning and Programming
Bryan Caletka, Paul Calvaresi, Juan Canez, James Cromar, Carl Ema, Peter Gies, 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. A moment of silence was held for Paul Girello's (Pembroke Pines CAC member) passing.
2.
Electronic Roll Call
ACTION ITEMS
NON-ACTION ITEMS
COMMITTEE REPORTS - no discussion
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Roll was recorded electronically.
3.
Approval of Minutes - June 28, 2023
Motion made by John Michael Perez, seconded by Patience Cohn to Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Luz Negron-Alvarez, Justin Proffitt, Gregory Gayle, Ken Reinhardt, Jesus Fuentes, Ian Rairden, Wallis Peterson, Dave Fletcher, Michael Smith, Debon Campbell, Darren Badore, Patience Cohn, John Michael Perez, Phil Busey
14 - 0 Passed
4.
Approval of Agenda
Motion made by John Michael Perez, seconded by Luz Negron-Alvarez
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Luz Negron-Alvarez, Justin Proffitt, Gregory Gayle, Ken Reinhardt, Ian Rairden, Jesus Fuentes, Wallis Peterson, Michael Smith, Dave Fletcher, Debon Campbell, Darren Badore, Patience Cohn, John Michael Perez, Phil Busey
14 - 0 Passed
5.
Public Comments
None.
6.
MPO Surtax Services Updates: www.my-mcps.org
Bryan Caletka of MPO staff gave a presentation on this item. There was no discussion on the item by the committee members that were present. No members of the public spoke.
ACTION ITEMS
1.
MOTION TO RECOMMEND BROWARD MPO APPROVE Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP):
A. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) - Roll Forward Report With Staff Recommendations
B. Amend Three Projects in the FY 2024 TIP
A. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) - Roll Forward Report With Staff Recommendations
B. Amend Three Projects in the FY 2024 TIP
- FM# 4481061 NW 21 AVE FROM NW 26 ST TO SR-816/OAKLAND PARK BLVD
- FM# 4462001 SR-820/PINES BLVD FROM I-75 NORTH ON-RAMP TO E OF NW 118TH AVE
- FM# 4485771 SR-A1A FROM BOUGANVILLA TERRACE TO HARRISON STREET
- FM# 2024002 Broward Regional Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan
Peter Gies of MPO staff presented this item. Committee members discussed the
item including turnpike design descriptions and project funding amounts. No members of the public spoke
MOTION TO RECOMMEND BROWARD MPO APPROVE Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): A. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) - Roll Forward Report With Staff Recommendations
Motion made by John Michael Perez, seconded by Dave Fletcher Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Nazbi Chowdhury, Luz Negron-Alvarez, Justin Proffitt, Ken Reinhardt, Ian Rairden, Jesus Fuentes, Wallis Peterson, Michael Smith, Debon Campbell, Dave Fletcher, Darren Badore, Patience Cohn, John Michael Perez, Phil Busey
- NAY:
- Gregory Gayle
14 - 1 Passed
MOTION TO RECOMMEND BROWARD MPO APPROVE Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): B. Amend Three Projects in the FY 2024 TIP FM# 4481061 NW 21 AVE FROM NW 26 ST TO SR-816/OAKLAND PARK BLVD FM# 4462001 SR-820/PINES BLVD FROM I-75 NORTH ON-RAMP TO E OF NW 118TH AVE FM# 4485771 SR-A1A FROM BOUGANVILLA TERRACE TO HARRISON STREET C. Add One Project FM# 2024002 Broward Regional Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan
Motion made by Luz Negron-Alvarez, seconded by John Michael Perez Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Nazbi Chowdhury, Luz Negron-Alvarez, Justin Proffitt, Ken Reinhardt, Ian Rairden, Jesus Fuentes, Wallis Peterson, Debon Campbell, Michael Smith, Dave Fletcher, Patience Cohn, Darren Badore, John Michael Perez, Phil Busey
- NAY:
- Gregory Gayle
14 - 1 Passed
NON-ACTION ITEMS
1.
Federal Grants Update
Paul Calvaresi of MPO staff gave a brief presentation on this item. Committee members discussed the item including rail crossing closure possibilities and other municipalities that have committed funds. No members of the public spoke.
2.
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Update
James Cromar of MPO staff gave a brief presentation on this item. Committee members discussed the item including high injury network maps, volume of pedestrians along routes, and in-kind local match. No members of the public spoke.
3.
Report from Partner Agency - Florida Department of Transportation - I-95 Broward County Overview
Leslie Wetherell and Cesar Martinez of FDOT gave a brief presentation on this item. Committee members discussed the item including express bus services, bridge work, and multimodal centers. No members of the public spoke.
4.
Report from Partner Agency - Broward County Aviation Department - Intermodal Center & Automated People Mover - MTP Amendment Request
Will Castillo of Broward County Aviation Department staff gave a brief
presentation on this item. Committee members discussed the item including luggage connections, transit connections, mobility functions for the aging and disabled. No members
of the public spoke.
5.
Metro Transportation Engineering and Construction Cooperative (MTECC) Update
Lowell Clary, Executive Director of MTECC, gave a brief presentation on this item.
Committee members discussed the item project funding, contingencies, and climate change oversight. No members of the public spoke.
6.
Route to 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Project Prioritization (Step 2 of 3)
Due to timing, this item was skipped.
COMMITTEE REPORTS - no discussion
1.
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Actions of the June 28, 2023 Meeting
2.
Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization Actions of the July 13, 2023 Meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
1.
Member Comments
Members made comment on Administrative item #7, Brightline station tour, the great bicycle infrastructure project, and additional funding for commuter rail.
2.
2023 Participation Record
3.
2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) Amendment Cycle Update:
A. 2045 MTP Amendment Process Overview
B. Incorporating Local Projects Seeking Federal Discretionary Grants Into MPO Plans
A. 2045 MTP Amendment Process Overview
B. Incorporating Local Projects Seeking Federal Discretionary Grants Into MPO Plans
4.
Complete Streets and Other Localized Initiatives Program (CSLIP) Cycle 8 - Important Dates and Deadlines
5.
Florida's Turnpike Enterprise - Widen Turnpike Mainline from South of I-595 to Wiles Road - Newsletter
6.
Florida's Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) - Widening Sawgrass from South of Northwest 8th Street to North of Commercial Boulevard - Public Hearings
7.
Shared Articles and Video About Highways and Asphalt
The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
NEXT MEETING: SEPTEMBER 27, 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.