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Minutes for Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) Workshop

 
MINUTES
Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization
Citizens' Advisory Committee
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 6:00 p.m.
Virtual Workshop

The video recording of this meeting and any reference documents can be found at: 
http://www.browardmpo.org/index.php/agendas-minutes/watch-archived-mpo-meetings
 
Members Present:
Chair: Ken Reinhardt, American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Vice Chair: Gregory Gayle, City of Coconut Creek
District 1: Jose Luis Rodriguez, City of Coral Springs; Bonnie Campbell, City of Tamarac; Christine McKay, City of North Lauderdale
District 2: [Vice Chair Gayle]; Lu Vencl, City of Deerfield Beach
District 3: Anthony Wright, City of Fort Lauderdale; Phil Hodor, City of Lauderhill; Darren Badore, City of Plantation; Fern Goodhart, City of Sunrise; Ralph Caraglia, City of Oakland Park
District 5: Toby Feuer, City of Weston
[Chair Reinhardt]
Marc Fermanian, Broward County Board of County Commissioners
George Davis, Broward County Board of County Commissioners
Michael Smith, Citizens’ Advisory Committee appointment
Keisha Grey, Children's Services Council
Anthony Vomero, Florida Department of Health
Patience Cohn, Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF)
Bradette Jepsen, League of Women Voters
Jessica Josselyn, Smart Growth Partnership

MPO Staff Present
Michael Ronskavitz, Broward MPO Chief of Staff
Bryan Caletka, Director of Transportation Policy
William Cross, Carl Ema, Stephanie Garcia, Rebecca Schultz

A copy of the virtual 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)

 
1.
Call to Order
The workshop was called to order at 6:01 p.m.
 
2.
Public Comments
None.
 
3.
 
Bryan Caletka of MPO staff gave a short update on this item. Angela Wallace and Gretchen Cassini, Broward County General Council and MAP Administrator respectively, were available to answer questions from CAC members. Discussions included project eligibility and how municipalities were using surtax funds, transit-supported projects, and upcoming surtax evaluations trainings. No members of the public spoke.
 

NON-ACTION ITEMS
 
1.
Tactical Urbanism Program
 
Stephanie Garcia of MPO staff, Stewart Robertson of Kimley Horn, and Anthony Garcia of StreetPlans Collaborative, gave a presentation on this item. There was no discussion by the committee members present. No members of the public spoke.
 
2.
2021 Broward MPO Federal & State Legislative Priorities
 
Due to a scheduling conflict for the presenter, this item has been moved to the next CAC meeting.
 
3.
Metro Transportation Engineering & Construction Cooperative (M-TECC)
 
William Cross of MPO staff gave a presentation on this item. Committee members discussed the item including interest by the municipalities and how funding would be allocated. No members of the public spoke.
 

COMMITTEE REPORTS - no discussion
 
1.
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Actions of the January 27, 2021 Meeting
 
2.
Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization Actions of the January 28, 2021 Meeting
 

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
 
1.
Member Comments
None.
 
2.
Participation Record
 
3.
 
4.
The Broward MPO and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) plan to jointly perform an interim roadway functional class assessment, with special emphasis placed upon public roads not currently eligible for federal aid funds from FHWA for disaster recovery and other purposes. Municipalities interested in participating in the interim assessment, please visit: http://browardmpo.org/index.php/federal-functional-classification
 
5.
2021 Broward MPO Boards and Committee Meeting Dates
 
6.
Notice of Administrative Modification to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 - 2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
 
7.
Let's Go Biking!: Virtual Challenge - March 1-31, 2021
 

NEXT MEETING: APRIL 28, 2021

The workshop was adjourned at 7:41 p.m
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Erica Lychak, Title VI Coordinator at (954) 876-0033/0058 or lychake@browardmpo.org (or via Florida Relay at 711) at least seven days prior to the meeting.
 
For complaints, questions or concerns about civil rights or non-discrimination please contact: Erica Lychak, Title VI Coordinator at the numbers or e-mail above.