MINUTES BROWARD METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Thursday,, 9:30 a.m. 100 West Cypress Creek Road Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 Chair: Hollywood Commissioner Richard Blattner Vice Chair: Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Bruce Roberts Davie Councilmember Bryan Caletka District 1: Coral Springs Commissioner Larry Vignola Margate Commissioner Joanne Simone North Lauderdale Commissioner Jerry Graziose District 2: Pompano Beach Vice Mayor Charlotte Burrie Deerfield Beach Commissioner Gloria Battle Alternates: Lighthouse Point Commissioner Sandy Johnson Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Vice Mayor Mark Brown District 3: [Vice Chair Roberts] Oakland Park Vice Mayor John Adornato Plantation Councilmember Ron Jacobs Alternate: Lauderdale Lakes Vice Mayor Beverly Williams District 4: [Chair Blattner] Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper District 5: [Vice Chair Caletka] Weston Commissioner Toby Feuer Alternate: Southwest Ranches Councilmember Freddy Fisikelli Broward County School Board Member Patricia Good Broward County Board of County Commissioners Vice Mayor Barbara Sharief Broward County Board of County Commissioners Commissioner Mark Bogen Broward County Board of County Commissioners Commissioner Tim Ryan Others Present Greg Stuart, Broward MPO Executive Director Michael Ronskavitz, Broward MPO Deputy Director Alan Gabriel, Broward MPO General Counsel Paul Calvaresi, Conor Campobasso, Carl Ema, Roxana Ene, Peter Gies, Buffy Sanders II, Kathy Singer, Anthea Thomas and Lydia Waring, MPO Staff Todd Brauer, Whitehouse Group Gail Bulfin, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Todd Drosky, Member of the Public Bill Ganz, Commissioner, City of Deerfield Beach Eric Gooden, Assistant to Florida Representative Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed Jennifer Fierman, Multimodal Project Manager, Marlin Engineering Bertha Henry, Broward County Administrator Demian Miller, Tindale-Oliver Gerry O Reilly, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 4 Secretary Bernie Parness, Member of the Public
Page 2 Rhonda Paton, Member of the Public Diane Phillips, Assistant City Manager, City of Tamarac Richard Rosenzweig, Commissioner, City of Deerfield Beach Daniel Ross, Member of the Public Michael Rothberg, Member of the Public Phyllis Smith, Member of the Public Barry Spiegel, Member of the Public Jim Waldman, Member of the Public Jamie Opperlee, Recording Secretary, Prototype, Inc. (A copy of the sign-in sheet identifying those present is filed with the supplemental papers to the minutes of this meeting.) A meeting of the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization was held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday,, in Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization s Board Room at 100 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 1. Call to Order and Pledge REGULAR ITEMS (All Items Open for Public Comment) Chair Blattner called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. Approval of Minutes June 9, 2016 Motion made by Vice Chair Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Battle, to approve. In an electronic roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. 3. Approval of Agenda Motion made by Vice Mayor Graziose, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts, to approve. In an electronic roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. None. 4. Public Comments 5. Comments from the Chair Chair Blattner noted that the following absences from today s meeting were excused: Vice Mayor Mikkie Belvedere, Commissioner Yvette Colbourne, Vice Mayor Tom Green, Commissioner Christine Hunschofsky, Commissioner Lisa Mallozzi, Mayor Frank Ortis, Commissioner Debra Placko, and Commissioner Lawrence Sofield.
Page 3 Motion made by Vice Chair Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Vignola, to approve. In an electronic roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. Chair Blattner reported that he and MPO Executive Director Greg Stuart have met with the director of the Miami-Dade MPO to discuss plans to operate passenger rail service on the FEC railway. Trains are expected to begin running from downtown Miami within the next two years, with initial stops in North Miami and Aventura. He emphasized the importance of moving these plans into Broward County for the purpose of completing a regional passenger rail system. The following Item was taken out of order on the Agenda. 7. Executive Director s and Legislative Reports Mr. Stuart advised that the MPO s advocacy group, Holland & Knight, has worked to increase Fixing America s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act funding to the state of Florida and the Broward MPO in particular. The MPO s partnerships with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) have allowed for several projects to move forward. The Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) bill has been passed by the U.S. Senate, but has not passed the House of Representatives, nor is it anticipated that this bill will be brought to the House floor before the general election in November. A bill for funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is also making no progress through Congress at this time. Mr. Stuart noted that a $90 million program, Smart Cities Challenge Awards, cannot be applied for by many Broward municipalities, as there are no cities of the necessary size in most of Florida to qualify for the program. He recommended that Board members emphasize the importance to their elected officials of allowing cities with fewer than 200,000 residents to apply for this program. Senator Bill Nelson and his staff have remained in contact with MPO Staff regarding the Transportation Investments Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant application, which has made it to the final round of the process. The Florida delegation remains disappointed that their state received none of this grant funding the previous year. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has enacted a new rule for MPOs which requires Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) to have a single plan and a single Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This requirement provides an opportunity to make sure the public understands that projects travel through multiple counties and municipalities; however, the danger of this requirement lies within performance standards, as it can be difficult to effectively compare different agencies that operate multiple modes of transportation. Mr. Stuart advised that several professional
Page 4 organizations have requested that the comment period for this requirement be extended, but this request has not been met thus far. Mr. Stuart emphasized the strong relationships between regional MPOs, noting that the Broward MPO must have a plan complementary to the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) plan so the local MPOs do not miss opportunities to secure additional funding at the federal level. The Broward MPO s plan would be called the Strategic Metropolitan Area Rapid Transit (SMART) plan. Mr. Stuart announced that Vice Chair Brian Caletka has been elected to serve as a representative on the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC s) Board of Directors, representing Georgia and Florida. NARC will reach out to regional planning commissions and councils to determine what is most important to them and should be brought forward on a national policy level. Former FDOT District 4 Secretary Jim Wolfe has accepted a position in District 6, which includes the city of Miami. Mr. Stuart also noted that Chris Ryan of MPO Staff has published an article on public involvement and educational issues, which was recognized by the Transportation Research Board (TRB). James Cromar of MPO Staff has published a paper on climate change in the Transportation Research Record, which is also receiving national attention. He concluded that if Board members received a document called the 2015 South Florida Regional Travel Survey in the mail, they should not accept this document, as it presents a conflict of interest. 8. General Counsel s Report MPO General Counsel Alan Gabriel noted that 19 members of the Board s voting membership are present and will be able to vote. 9. Member Comments Commissioner Graziose stated that Broward County has established a Graffiti and Illegal Poster Abatement Task Force to address these issues on traffic control devices and public infrastructure. Pompano Beach, North Lauderdale, and FDOT have signed up to participate in this program. 6. Status Reports Strategic Business Plan (Revenue / Funding and Multimodal Improvements) Meetings of May 12, 2016 and June 9, 2016, Respectively Vice Mayor Brown noted that the Multimodal Improvements Committee established four goals: Move forward with a plan to purchase and stockpile small items, such as bicycle racks and signs, for which municipalities may have a need
Page 5 Put together a transportation plan guidebook that provides guidance on how to separate transportation issues from other issues Produce report on every transportation program that every Broward community is involved in, and make this list available online Send a letter to every Broward municipality regarding safety and contingency plan information to ensure that each community has a coordinated emergency plan CONSENT ITEMS (All Items Open for Public Comment) 1. MOTION TO APPROVE: A. THE REMOVAL of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and the Leadership Broward Foundation from the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) B. THE ADDITION of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) as New Member Agencies to the CAC 2. MOTION TO APPROVE Advancing Strategic Initiatives Task Work Order No. 10 for Staff Skills Audit and Organizational Structure in an Amount Not to Exceed $79,153.84 Motion made by Vice Chair Roberts, seconded by Commissioner Battle, to approve. In an electronic roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS (All Items Open for Public Comment) 1. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE the MPO Chair, Executive Director, and General Counsel to Execute Agreements, Amendments to Agreements, and Other Documents Necessary to Facilitate Broward County and its Municipalities Educational Outreach Activities for the Upcoming Surtaxes Ballot Initiative Utilizing Local Contribution Funds or Such Other Funds as May Be Permitted by Applicable Law Mr. Stuart stated that the County and municipalities were ultimately successful in negotiating a penny surtax to fund both transportation and infrastructure. With the assistance of Speak Up Broward, the MPO has provided all its member governments with the ability to undertake a public education/outreach effort on this topic. Commissioner Sharief arrived at 10:05 p.m. Attorney Gabriel advised that he has had discussions with municipalities and the County regarding how to proceed with this public outreach and education effort. The extent to
Page 6 which the MPO may participate in this effort has not yet been determined. It appears that the MPO may be asked to provide services related to this outreach program through specific agreements with the municipalities. The members discussed the Item, with Commissioner Ryan clarifying that the one-cent surtax would be evenly divided between funding for transportation and for infrastructure issues. The portion dedicated to infrastructure would be provided to the cities for the first 20 years of the surtax, with the other half divided 60/40 to the County and cities, respectively, for 10 years. Governmental entities would not be allowed to use any of these funds for purposes of advocacy. Commissioner Ryan continued that Speak Up Broward is funded with federal and State transportation dollars; for this reason, any information disseminated by this agency must deal only with transportation. He proposed that the MPO separate the informational campaign regarding regional transportation from the informational campaign advanced by governmental entities for infrastructure. He expressed concern with the possibility of a challenge to the use of federal or State funds on non-transportation-related items. He added that a political committee has been formed to raise funds from private sources for use in an advocacy campaign that can address both ballot questions. Should one ballot question, either transportation or infrastructure, fail to reach 50% voter approval, both items will fail. Attorney Gabriel pointed out that the MPO has maintained separate accounts for all its funding sources. The team of the MPO Chair, Executive Director, and General Counsel is requesting the authority to execute necessary agreements because these issues are being worked through at the moment. Commissioner Ryan advised the municipalities to review their Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) and consider removing any plans that are not consistent with the language included on the ballot. Mayor Cooper pointed out that after 20 years, the infrastructure and transportation dollars will be tied together. Attorney Gabriel confirmed that the two issues are related in the ballot question itself. He clarified that the question relates to actual projects that would be undertaken by municipalities and whether or not they are based in transportation. Mr. Stuart added that both the MPO s consulting team and MPO staff have been asked to bill separately for the two issues in order to prevent spending any federal funds on overhead, including utilities and salary. Chair Blattner noted that there are specific rules and regulations that must be followed by the County government and the MPO but do not apply to the municipalities. Commissioner Battle expressed concern for the input of the business community, as well as the County s minority communities, when seeking to educate the public. She
Page 7 emphasized the need for printed educational materials to be made available in multiple languages. Vice Chair Caletka did not agree with the proposal, stating that if funds are re-routed to the proposed educational campaign, the current Speak Up Broward will no longer be funded. He asserted that if these dollars are not allocated to the educational campaign, it would remove any possibility of liability from the MPO. School Board Member Good asked if there has been any commitment from the MPO s member communities to a local contribution. Mr. Stuart explained that several city managers and County administrators have met to discuss a 20 cent per capita contribution (excluding the School Board) to fund the educational campaign. This contribution may not require the approval of various municipal governments, as many city managers have signatory authority. An opinion from the County Attorney s Office and the municipalities city attorneys is expected to be forthcoming. Mr. Stuart continued that the MPO s consulting team will assume the lead role in educational outreach, while the MPO would administer this contract. The municipalities public information officers would disseminate information, and the League of Cities would train elected officials. School Board Member Good requested that Attorney Gabriel provide the MPO Board members with clear information on what is or is not legally permitted regarding educational outreach for the surtax. Chair Blattner pointed out that under the restrictions of the Sunshine Law, there have been few discussions of these issues. He also noted that when Board members discuss these issues with their communities, they will be acting in their capacities as elected officials rather than as MPO Board members. Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry stated that the County and municipalities are working together toward a clearer understanding of what resources may be used toward an educational campaign. Motion made by Mayor Cooper, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts. In an electronic roll call vote, the motion passed 18-2 (Vice Chair Caletka and Commissioner Simone dissenting). 2. PUBLIC MEETING AND MOTION TO APPROVE the Draft Fiscal Year 2016/17-2020/21 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Mr. Stuart explained that a map included in the Item s backup materials show the location of multiple 2016/17 TIP projects which have come from the former Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Strategic Intermodal Systems (SIS), mobility studies, and other MPO priority project programs. The MPO has worked with partners including FDOT, and Broward County Transit (BCT) to ensure the success of projects in this Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). The TIP reflects nearly $800 million in increases over the previous year.
Page 8 Motion made by Commissioner Vignola, seconded by Vice Chair Roberts, to approve. In an electronic roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. 3. MOTION TO APPROVE an Amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015/16-2019/20 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) City of Tamarac Bikeway Project Phases 5 & 6 Motion made by Mayor Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Battle, to approve. In an electronic roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. 4. MOTION TO ENDORSE the State Road (SR) 7 Multimodal Improvements Planning Study and Project Priorities Roxana Ene of MPO staff made an introduction about the study and the consulting team, especially Demian Miller of Tindale-Oliver, who assisted the MPO for over a year with the development of the study. Following the introduction, Demian Miller of Tindale-Oliver showed a PowerPoint presentation on the State Road (SR) 7 Multimodal Improvements Planning Study and Project Priorities. He explained that the study was intended to identify corridor-wide improvements, short-term network connectivity improvements, and longerterm improvements. The study extends from the Miami-Dade County line to Sample Road, with the objectives of identifying congestion management and safety improvements with a strong focus on multimodal recommendations. It does not focus on longer-term alternatives such as bus rapid transit and/or light rail, and does not include an alternatives analysis or a project development and environmental (PD&E) study. The focus is on short-term capital improvements. Mr. Miller advised that the study was assisted by a Project Advisory Committee consisting of representatives from several State- and County-wide agencies, as well as working groups from the communities located along the corridor and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The study team scheduled several meetings with these groups to ensure that the study was addressing their needs and priorities and to make sure there was concurrence on the study recommendations prior to the finalization/end of the study. Short-term improvements, such as pedestrian countdown signals, new, improved pedestrian crosswalk markings and right-turn yield to pedestrian signs, typically consist of items that could be included in larger FDOT projects such as resurfacing and signalization. These improvements are low-cost safety measures, such as enhanced intersection lighting and could be implemented sooner. Network connectivity projects include first- and last-mile connections to transit assets. Over 20,000 individuals ride the bus each day along SR 7, which is greater than the capacity of travel lanes. Making it easier for these riders to reach the transit assets in which the system is already invested was a priority for the study. The proposed connectivity improvements should not require the purchase of rights-of-way (ROW) or major reconstruction of roadways, and should be relatively easy to implement.
Page 9 They include connections to the corridor, crosswalks, bike lanes, shared lane markings, and wider sidewalks and trails. Major intersection improvements focus on enhancing transit efficiency, moving bus stops closer to traffic signals, and improving safety of crosswalks. Based on ridership and safety data, the study identified 15 initial locations, and detailed recommendations were made for six major intersections. These include bus que jump lanes, bus islands, and other improvements that do not require additional ROW. The Board members discussed the presentation, including the width of bike lanes on the SR 7 corridor, which has very narrow lanes in some portions. Mr. Miller advised that FDOT s new standard for bike lanes is 7 ft. rather than 5 ft., which allows a 2 ft. buffer. In most places where there is not enough space to add a bike lane, the recommendation is for a 12 ft. wide shared-use path. He acknowledged, however, that there is not sufficient space to implement these lanes on all parts of the corridor, nor is there sufficient space on the shoulder to provide a sidewalk or shared-use path. Vice Chair Caletka suggested that a road diet could result in sufficient space to make enhancements in medians. He also recommended voice signals be added to crosswalks for vision impaired pedestrians. Vice Mayor Adornato also addressed pedestrian safety, suggesting that automatic pedestrian signalization be implemented. Mr. Miller replied that signals on minor roadways are typically timed with traffic signals, while major roadways require pedestrians to push a button in order to reduce the impact on traffic. Signals typically synchronize themselves again within a few cycles of pedestrian requests. Vice Mayor Graziose expressed concerns with the 7 ft. bike lanes, pointing out that in intersections that do not have right turn lanes, the 7 ft. bike lane is often used as a turn lane. He also mentioned a problem with cyclists coming from a side street with bike lanes and using left turn lanes to turn onto parts of SR 7 that do not have bike lanes. Mr. Miller stated that as various improvements are deployed in the field, the project team will observe activity and adjust or refine strategies as necessary. He concluded that these comments, and other comments from municipalities and partner agencies, will be included in the appendices of the study. Motion made by Commissioner Battle, seconded by Commissioner Vignola, to approve. In an electronic roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. 5. DISCUSSION AND MOTION(S): A. Acceptance of the Community Oversight Advisory Team (COAT) Recommendations for the SW 10 th Street Corridor At this time Chair Blattner opened the floor to public comment. Barry Spiegel, member of the public, thanked the MPO for considering improvements to SW 10 th Street, which he noted was not built to accommodate its current level of traffic.
Page 10 Bernie Parness, member of the public, stated that not all individuals present to speak on this Item were participants in the Community Oversight Advisory Team (COAT), which has spent months working to determine the best changes that can be made for the area. He felt more study must be done before final decisions can be made. Commissioner Richard Rosenzweig of Deerfield Beach declared that the COAT has spent a great deal of time studying the issue, which should now move on to the PD&E phase. He clarified that his recommendation for the area is a tunnel rather than a depressed roadway. Jim Waldman, member of the public, asserted that he is opposed to both expansion of SR 7 and a PD&E study, as there are no federal or State funds to build further on the roadway. He added that the surrounding constituency is strongly opposed to expansion due to safety, noise, property value, and quality of life concerns. He felt there should instead be a greater focus on mass transit in the area. Eric Gooden, representing Florida Representative Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed, read a statement from the Representative expressing concerns for the construction of a flyover along SW 10 th Street. These concerns included environmental impact, structural height, and health issues that would affect nearby residents. Representative Clarke-Reed s statement concluded that she would like to see this proposed alternative removed from consideration. Gail Bulfin, representing the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, stated that the two main issues under consideration were alleviation of traffic issues on 10 th Street and connecting the Sawgrass Expressway with I-95. The COAT s recommendation is for an underground dedicated highway, as well as shorter-term approaches such as signalization improvements. Daniel Ross, member of the public, stated that he is concerned for the proposal s effects on the residents of Century Village. He also asked if there will be a tax associated with the project. Michael Rothberg, member of the public, commented that he sees the need for improvements to the corridor, and the COAT may have arrived at a workable solution. He expressed concerns with 10 th Street and its connectors. Commissioner Bill Ganz of Deerfield Beach thanked the members of the COAT for reaching consensus on a recommendation, and the residents of Deerfield Beach who served on the COAT in particular. He felt the recommendations should be characterized as must-haves. Phyllis Smith, member of the public, expressed concern for property values in the subject area. Rhonda Paton, member of the public, advised that she was concerned for the health and safety of senior citizens and children who reside in the area.
Page 11 There being no other individuals wishing to speak at this time, Chair Blattner closed public comment and brought the discussion back to the Board. Commissioner Bogen clarified that he has been advised by counsel that he may both address and vote upon this Item. He pointed out that in the three days since the County has implemented new signalization software, traffic delay has been reduced by 57% westbound and 10% eastbound. He felt this suggested a 90-day period may be in order to determine if signalization will be sufficient to address problems along the 10 th Street corridor. Commissioner Johnson stated that there has been no improvement to the on-ramp to 10 th Street from I-95, and emphasized the impact of 10 th Street on north- and southbound traffic on this roadway. She pointed out that many residents of the area who are caught in traffic every day would like to see the problems addressed. Commissioner Battle agreed, noting that it is not realistic to keep making short-term improvements. She pointed out that quality of life issues include concerns such as traffic congestion, and felt the COAT s recommendations must be implemented. She also asked if residents of Century Village or other nearby areas would be taxed in relation to the recommendations. Mayor Cooper stated that while she understood the concern for a flyover or elevated roadway, there is a need to consider alternatives, particularly those suggested by residents of the subject area. She advised that she supported the COAT recommendations. Commissioner Ryan observed that while Item A is acceptance of the COAT s 18 recommendations, he felt a more prudent solution would be to implement the first three recommendations at this time: Determine a feasible engineering solution to relieve traffic congestion and maintain or balance quality of life Improve safety and maximize intersection improvements Deal with traffic signal timing improvements Motion made by Commissioner Ryan to move forward on a limited basis with the first three of the 18 recommendations and revisit in 90 or 120 days. [The motion died for lack of second.] Chair Blattner asserted that the first Item before the Board is to accept the COAT report in total or not at all. He noted that Item B is more similar to Commissioner Ryan s proposal. Vice Mayor Brown expressed concern that voting against Item A would leave the proposed project nowhere. He advised that voting to approve the COAT report would not finalize acceptance of its proposals, but would move them on to the design phase so plans can be more easily understood.
Page 12 School Board Member Good requested additional information on the public meetings and workshops held in conjunction with the COAT. Paul Calvaresi of MPO staff replied that there were eight COAT meetings, as well as two public meetings, one in workshop format. All meetings were publicly noticed in accordance with the Sunshine Law. The first public meeting, held at the Coconut Creek library, had over 200 attendees, and the second, held at Deerfield Beach High School, had over 100 attendees. Prior to the COAT process, there were meetings with homeowners associations, community stakeholders, and residents in the affected communities. The COAT included representatives of these communities. Jennifer Fierman, Multimodal Project Manager of Marlin Engineering, confirmed that the COAT s recommendations are items they would like FDOT to consider as part of the scope of a PD&E study. They are not intended to be implemented right away, but to be taken into account when making decisions on final improvements to SW 10 th Street. She also clarified that a traffic signalization upgrade is underway throughout the County. Mr. Stuart added that re-signalization has occurred twice during the past five years. He noted that there will be two more votes on the SW 10 th Corridor project within the year: a project prioritization process, followed by a work program to identify funding for the project. Commissioner Feuer observed that traffic signalization alone cannot address the issues on the SW 10 th Street Corridor, and more than one solution is needed. Commissioner Vignola emphasized the importance of providing access as a regional issue, and pointed out that a community is not necessarily harmed if it is divided by a highway. He concluded that moving forward with this project provides the opportunity to address the corridor s traffic issues the right way and possibly raise property values as well. Commissioner Simone stated that she would like to see the results of signalization improvements, and that the Board should listen to the advice of elected officials from Deerfield Beach, who deal with the issues on the corridor every day. Vice Mayor Adornato commented that he would prefer a tunnel to a flyover, and pointed out that traffic signalization is the County s responsibility due to an interlocal agreement between the County, FDOT, and the municipalities. Changes in signalization may occur without input by the MPO Board. Mr. Stuart reiterated that the Board would be asked to approve any final plan for the SW 10 th Street Corridor, and that there would be opportunities for public input during the development of this plan. Commissioner Johnson stated that it was unlikely the project would be funded by taxing the Century Village or Deerfield Beach areas alone, as it would be a regional project. She also spoke against the possibility of a flyover and in favor of a depressed roadway. Commissioner Battle added that if mass transit was sufficient in the city of Deerfield Beach, it could alleviate some of the congestion issues.
Page 13 Todd Drosky, representing the COAT, stated that this committee was comprised of 17 members, including residents of Deerfield Beach and other surrounding communities. They were asked to consider both long- and short-term solutions for SW 10 th Street. Between November 2015 and June 2016, eight COAT meetings, one public meeting, and one public workshop have been held. Mr. Drosky explained that the COAT was asked to balance improvements to east-west traffic flow with preservation of the quality of life of Deerfield Beach residents and businesses. After vigorous debate, the COAT developed a unanimous list of 18 recommendations to be included within a PD&E study. He emphasized that these recommendations are not intended to be singled out, but to be inclusive, as they have been thoroughly vetted by COAT members. Motion made by Commissioner Battle, seconded by Commissioner Vignola, to accept the recommendations of the COAT. Commissioner Ryan offered a substitute motion: to incorporate the first three recommendations from the COAT with the FDOT PD&E study. [The motion died for lack of second.] In an electronic roll call vote, the motion passed 17-1 (Commissioner Ryan dissenting). B. Authorization for the MPO Chair, Executive Director and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to Prioritize the Action(s) of the Board, Identify Needed Funding and Process Appropriate Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendments to Move the SW 10 th Street Corridor Action(s) Forward Gerry O Reilly, FDOT District 4 Secretary, observed that the COAT process included an unprecedented level of public involvement prior to a PD&E study, and confirmed that FDOT will consider each recommendation. He noted that while signalization in the SW 10 th Street area has been re-timed, there is too much traffic, particularly at peak hours, for this solution to address this issue sufficiently. Mr. O Reilly continued that this project will be a priority for FDOT, and a plan will be brought back to the MPO to show what can be done through use of SIS to deliver improvements. SIS funding would be available for the project. Motion made by Commissioner Vignola, seconded by Vice Chair Caletka, to approve. In an electronic roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. NON-ACTION ITEMS (All Items Open for Public Comment) 1. Report from Partner Agencies Tri-Rail Coastal Link Update
Page 14 2. Report from Partner Agencies 95 Express Phase 3B Update Presentation 3. Report from Partner Agencies FLL and North Perry Master Plan Updates 4. Report from Partner Agencies US 1 / SR 5 at Griffin Road / SR 818 Intersection Study It was determined that no Non-Action Items would be presented at today s meeting due to time constraints. Mr. Stuart advised that these Items may be brought back at the September and/or October meetings. 1. Broward MPO Outreach & Events ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 2. The Broward MPO Annual Report will be available on our web site at: http://browardmpo.org/index.php/about-the-mpo 3. Transit System Plan DRAFT Scope of Work 4. Strategic Business Plan Meeting (Economic Development) Immediately Following MPO Board Meeting There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 12:28 p.m. NEXT MEETING: September 8, 2016