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MINUTES Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens' Advisory Committee Wednesday, May 26, 2021 6:00 p.m. 100 West Cypress Creek Road, 6th Floor, Suite 650 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2181 |
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
http://www.browardmpo.org/index.php/agendas-minutes/watch-archived-mpo-meetings
Members Present:
| Chair: | Ken Reinhardt, American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) |
| District 1: | Jose Luis Rodriguez, City of Coral Springs; Bonnie Campbell, City of Tamarac; Christine McKay, City of North Lauderdale |
| District 2: | Bill Higerd, City of Pompano Beach; Lu Vencl, City of Deerfield Beach |
| District 3: | Anthony Wright, City of Fort Lauderdale; Darren Badore, City of Plantation; Fern Goodhart, City of Sunrise; Ralph Caraglia, City of Oakland Park |
| District 4: | Tom Lander, City of Hollywood |
| District 5: | Toby Feuer, City of Weston |
| [Chair Reinhardt] Justin Proffitt, Broward County School Board Marc Fermanian, Broward County Board of County Commissioners Doris Span, Citizens’ Advisory Committee appointment Michael Smith, Citizens’ Advisory Committee appointment Dave Fletcher, Citizens’ Advisory Committee appointment Keisha Grey, Children's Services Council Patience Cohn, Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) Ian Rairden, Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Ervin Brown, Realtors Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale John Michael Perez, Rotary Club Jessica Josselyn, Smart Growth Partnership |
MPO Staff Present
Michael Ronskavitz, Broward MPO Chief of Staff
Bryan Caletka, Director of Transportation
Michael Ronskavitz, Broward MPO Chief of Staff
Bryan Caletka, Director of Transportation
Paul Calvaresi, Jihong Chen, James Cromar, William Cross, Carl Ema, Peter Gies, and Rebecca Schultz
Other Present
Vanita Saini, Florida Department of Transportation
Paul Schwab, RS&H, Inc.
Victoria Williams, Florida's Turnpike Enterprise
Vanita Saini, Florida Department of Transportation
Paul Schwab, RS&H, Inc.
Victoria Williams, Florida's Turnpike Enterprise
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)
(All Items Open for Public Comment)
1.
Call to Order and Recognition of Quorum
The meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. and it was noted a quorum was present.
The meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. and it was noted a quorum was present.
2.
Verbal Roll Call
Role was called.
Role was called.
3.
Approval of Minutes - January 27, 2021 meeting; March 24 and April 28, 2021 workshops
Committee members did not discuss the item. No members of the public spoke.
Motion made by Jose Rodriguez, seconded by John Michael Perez to approve. The motion was passed by unanimous consent.
Motion made by Jose Rodriguez, seconded by John Michael Perez to approve. The motion was passed by unanimous consent.
4.
Approval of Agenda
Committee members discussed the item. No members of the public spoke.
Motion made by Jose Rodriguez, seconded by Justin Proffitt to approve. The motion was passed by unanimous consent.
Committee members discussed the item. No members of the public spoke.
Motion made by Jose Rodriguez, seconded by Justin Proffitt to approve. The motion was passed by unanimous consent.
5.
Public Comments
None.
None.
6.
MPO Surtax Services Updates: http://www.browardmpo.org/index.php/current-projects-studies/surtax
Bryan Calekta of MPO staff gave a presentation on this item. Committee members discussed the item including due dates for city resolutions for project eligibility. No members of the public spoke.
ACTION ITEMS
1.
MOTION TO RECOMMEND BROWARD MPO APPROVE an Amendment to the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021 - 2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): FM# 439891-5 SR-869/SW 10th Street Connector TSM&O Smart Work Zone
Peter Gies of MPO staff, Vanita Saini of FDOT, and Victoria Williams of FTE were available to answer questions. Committee members discussed the item including automated and connected vehicle technologies, evacuation routes, and State Road 869/Sawgrass Expressway construction impacts on traffic. No members of the public spoke.
Motion made by Justin Proffitt, seconded by John Michael Perez to approve. The motion was passed by unanimous consent.
Motion made by Justin Proffitt, seconded by John Michael Perez to approve. The motion was passed by unanimous consent.
2.
MOTION TO RECOMMEND BROWARD MPO APPROVE the DRAFT Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Multimodal Priorities List (MMPL)
Peter Geis of MPO staff gave a presentation on this item. Committee members discussed the item including funding inquiries for specific projects on State Road 7. No members of the public spoke.
Motion made and duly seconded to approve. The motion was passed by unanimous consent.
Motion made and duly seconded to approve. The motion was passed by unanimous consent.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Agenda items were taken out of order.
1.
Report From Partner Agencies - Florida Department of Transportation - SW 10th Street Connector Preferred Alternative
Paul Schwab of RS&H and Vanita Saini of FDOT gave a presentation on this item. Committee members discussed the item including sound walls, tolling, utility lines, and which direction construction may start first. No members of the public spoke.
COMMITTEE REPORTS - no discussion
1.
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Actions of the April 28, 2021 Meeting
2.
Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization Summary of the May 13, 2021 Workshop
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
1.
Member Comments
Committee members discussed Vision Zero and how the MPO intends to aim for zero fatalities, how the infrastructure bill funding is being prioritized, potential FEC train stations, and complete street projects.
Committee members discussed Vision Zero and how the MPO intends to aim for zero fatalities, how the infrastructure bill funding is being prioritized, potential FEC train stations, and complete street projects.
2.
2021 Participation Record
3.
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
4.
Notice of Public Meetings for the DRAFT Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022 - FFY 2026
NEXT MEETING: JUNE 23, 2021
Motion made by Dave Fletcher, seconded by Fern Goodhart, to adjourn. The motion was passed by unanimous consent.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 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.
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.