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2010-27566 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -27566 _ J A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY'COMMISION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ° INTERSTATE 1 -395 INTERIM CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, FROM NORTHEAST 1 STREET TO THE MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY, AS REFERENCED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 -2016 FDOT TENTATIVE WORK PROGRAM. ' WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six Interstate 395 (1 -395) Reconstruction Project, from east of Interstate 95 (1 -95) to the MacArthur Causeway Bridge, is programmed in the Miami -Dade 'Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) in fiscal year (FY) 2025; and WHEREAS, the scope of work for the Interstate 395 (1 -395) reconstruction project includes total bridge reconstruction, including the complete demolition of the existing structure; and WHEREAS, the FDOT Port of Miami Tunnel (POMT) Project, which will provide a direct connection from the Port of Miami to interstate highways from 1 -395 via Watson Island, is currently under construction and is estimated to be completed in FY 2014; and WHEREAS, when completed, the POMT will result in increased traffic' volumes on I- 395 and the 'MacArthur Causeway between the Biscayne Boulevard ramps and Watson Island; and WHEREAS, to provide increased capacity, the POMT Project will widen the existing MacArthur Causeway Bridge from three (3) lanes to four (4) lanes in each direction, and the 1- 395 Reconstruction Project would also provide additional lanes and traffic capacity adjacent to the POMT; however, there were no programmed capital improvements on 1 -395 until FY 2025; and WHEREAS, City staff expressed concerns to FDOT regarding the projected increase in traffic volumes and the potential issues with traffic merging between the POMT and 1 -395, and requested FDOT to produce a solution in advance of the FY 2025 1 -395 Project; and WHEREAS, in response to the City's request for a solution; FDOT initiated the 1 -395 Interim Project, from NE 1 Street to the MacArthur Causeway; and WHEREAS, the scope of work for the 1 -395 Interim Project will include extending the transition area between the POMT to 1 -395 through roadway and bridge widening and adding travel lanes to provide sufficient space for merging traffic; and WHEREAS, these interim improvements will provide increased efficiency for the many residents and visitors of the City who use this route; and WHEREAS, contrary to the direction from the Mayor and the City Commission, the MPO Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) approved a resolution brought forward by the City of Miami Beach CTAC representative opposing the 1 -395 Interim Project and recommending the advancement of the 1 -395 Reconstruction Project; and WHEREAS, FDOT has contacted City staff requesting a clear and unequivocal position from the City of Miami Beach regarding the 1 -395 Interim Construction project; and COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, Approving and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Endorse the Florida Department of Transportation Interstate 395 Interim Construction Project, from Northeast 1 Street to the MacArthur Causeway, as referenced in the fiscal year 2012 -2016 FDOT Tentative Work Program. Key Intended Outcome Supported: Enhance mobility throughout the City. Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): According to the 2009 Customer Satisfaction Survey, Transportation remains one of the most significant areas to address from the survey results (often mentioned as a key quality of life issue). 24% of residents rated traffic flow as excellent or good, and 37% as poor. 35% of residents rated the availability of pedestrian trails and bicycle paths /lanes as excellent or good, and 30% as poor. Issue: Shall the Mayor and City Commission approve the Resolution? Item Summary/Recommendation: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six Port of Miami Tunnel (POMT) Project currently under construction will provide a direct connection from the Port of Miami to interstate highways from 1 -395 via Watson Island. When completed in May 2014, the POMT is projected to result in increased traffic volumes on 1 -395 and the MacArthur Causeway between the Biscayne Boulevard ramps and Watson Island. To provide increased capacity, the POMT Project will widen the existing MacArthur Causeway Bridge from three (3) lanes to four (4) lanes in each direction. The FDOT Interstate 395 (I -395) Reconstruction Project, from east of Interstate 95 (1 -95) to the MacArthur Causeway Bridge, would also provide additional lanes and traffic capacity adjacent to the POMT. However, the construction phase is programmed in the Miami -Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) in fiscal year (FY) 2025. City staff expressed concerns to FDOT regarding the projected increase in traffic volumes and the potential issues with traffic merging between the POMT and 1 -395, and requested FDOT to produce a solution in advance of the FY 20251 -395 Project. At the May 20, 2010 MPO Governing Board meeting, a resolution urging FDOT to work closely with all cities and Miami -Dade County was passed. Subsequently, the City held a meeting with FDOT on July 21, 2010 to determine a solution to the potential issues with traffic merging between the POMT and 1 -395. At this meeting, City staff and FDOT agreed that an interim roadway and bridge widening project on 1 -395, from NE 1 Street to the MacArthur Causeway (1 -395 Interim Project) would provide an adequate and economically feasible solution. On November 12 2010, the MPO Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) placed forth a resolution brought forward by the City of Miami Beach CTAC representative opposing the 1 -395 Interim Project and recommending the advancement of the 1 -395 Reconstruction Project (Attachment 2). Even though the City does support the final 1 -395 expansion project, the City would, however strongly support the advancement of 1 -395 Interim Expansion Project. The interim improvements will provide increased traffic capacity for the many residents and visitors of the City who use this route. Based on these benefits, the Administration recommends the endorsement of the FDOT 1 -395 Interim Project. THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION. Advisory Board Recommendation: 1 N/A Financial Information: Source of Amount Account Funds: 1 2 3 OBPI Total Financial Impact Summary: City Clerk's Office Legislative Trackin . Fernando Vazquez, City Engineer, x.6399 Sign -Offs: Department r Assistant Ci anager City ger FHB JGG JMG T:1AGENDAl2010 \December 8\Consent\FDOT 1-395 Summary .doc AGENDA ITEM C 1 = ► MIA AIIPAC 1 V DATE 2-7?-10 Ca_ MIAMI City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Co - fission FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manag DATE: December 8, 2010 **0 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR C COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INTERSTATE 1 -395 INTERIM CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, FROM NORTHEAST 1 STREET TO THE MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY, AS REFERENCED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 -2016 FDOT TENTATIVE WORK PROGRAM. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. FUNDING N/A ANALYSIS The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six Port of Miami Tunnel (POMT) Project currently under construction will provide a direct connection from the Port of Miami to interstate highways from 1 -395 via Watson Island. The project is estimated to be completed by March 2014 and open for all traffic by May 2014. When completed, the POMT is projected to result in increased traffic volumes on 1 -395 and the MacArthur Causeway between the Biscayne Boulevard ramps and Watson Island. To provide increased capacity, the POMT Project will widen the existing MacArthur Causeway Bridge from three (3) lanes to four (4) lanes in each direction. The FDOT Interstate 395 (1 -395) Reconstruction Project, from east of Interstate 95 (1 -95) to the MacArthur Causeway Bridge, would also provide additional lanes and traffic capacity adjacent to the POMT. The scope of work includes total bridge reconstruction, including the complete demolition of the existing structure. Following an extensive Project Development and Environment process, this project has recently received approval by the Federal Highway Administration to advance to the design phase, which is scheduled to begin in March 2011. Even though the City is fully supportive of this project, the construction phase is programmed in the Miami -Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) in fiscal year (FY) 2025, given the increase, traffic volumes directly associated with the construction of the new . tunnel; the City feels that an interim solution to address this problem is warranted. As a result, city staff has expressed concerns to FDOT regarding the aforementioned projected increase in traffic volumes and the potential issues with traffic merging between the POMT and I- 395, and requested FDOT to produce a solution in advance of the FY 20251 -395 Project. At the May 20, 2010 MPO Governing Board meeting, Mayor Bower reiterated these concerns and requested the adoption of a resolution urging FDOT to work closely with all cities and Miami -Dade County and to consider them as active participants in the decisions related to construction projects affecting the cities or County, and to assertively communicate project information to assure larger audiences are reached (Attachment 1). Commission Memorandum —1 -395 Interim Project December 8, 2010 Page 2 of 2 Subsequently, the City held a meeting with FDOT on July 21, 2010 to determine an interim solution to the potential issues with traffic merging between the POMT and 1 -395. At this meeting, City staff and FDOT agreed that an interim roadway and bridge widening project on 1 -395, from NE 1st Street to the MacArthur Causeway (1 -395 Interim Project) would provide an adequate and economically feasible solution. The scope of work for the 1 -395 Interim Project would include extending the transition area between the POMT to 1 -395 through roadway and bridge widening and adding travel lanes to provide sufficient space for merging traffic. On November 12th, 2010, the MPO Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) placed forth a resolution brought forward by the City of Miami Beach CTAC representative opposing the 1 -395 Interim Project and recommending the advancement of the 1-395 Reconstruction Project (Attachment 2). Even though the City does support the final 1 -395 expansion project, the City would, however strongly support the advancement of 1 -395 Interim Expansion Project. The interim improvements will provide increased traffic capacity for the many residents and visitors of the City who use this route. Based on these benefits, the Administration recommends the endorsement of the FDOT 1 -395 Interim Project. CONCLUSION The Administration recommends approving the Resolution. Attachments: 1. May 20, 2010 MPO Governing Board Meeting Minutes 2. CTAC Resolution zi JMG /JGG /FHB/ T:\AGENDA\2010\December 8 \Consent\FDOT 1 -395 Memo.doc METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION , � 0)." GOVERNING BOARD O'� �alylG� MEETING OF THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010 AT 2:00 PM STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER 111 NW FIRST STREET Chairman I MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 Dennis C. Moss COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBERS I w Vice Chairwoman AGENDA Perla Tabares Hantman 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Voting Members Zevin V. Auerbach 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Bruno A. Barreiro Steven C. Bateman • April 29, 2010 Matti Herrera Bower Carlos L. Curbelo 3. MPO COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS Jose "Pepe" Diaz j Audrey M. Edmonson E A. 7 Annual Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest Winners Shirley M. Gibson B. CITIZEN COMMITTEES Carlos A. Gimenez 1. VACANCY LIST Maritza Gutierrez 2. ATTENDANCE REPORT Sally A. Heyman C. MPO REVIEW COMMITTEE Barbara J. Jordan Joe A. Martinez 4. ACTION ITEMS Andre D. Pierre Julio Robaina A. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Dorrin D. Rolle Natacha Seijas 1. FY 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Katy Sorenson j AMENDMENT: CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS ARRA PROJECT Rebeca Sosa RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2010 Javier D. Souto TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) TO ADD NEW Francis Suarez AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) PROJECTS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS Non - Voting Mem bers j (ROLL CALL REQUIRED) (FDOT District VI) Gus Pego, P.E. 5 - 10 - 10 Item recommended favorably by the MPO Review Committee Passed 5 - 0 Alice Bravo, P.E. 2. FYs 2011 AND 2012 FINAL DRAFT UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM MPO Secretariat RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FYs 2011 AND 2012 FINAL DRAFT Director UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (UPWP) Jose Luis Mesa, Ph.D. 5 - 10 - 10 Item recommended favorably by the MPO Review Committee Passed 5 - 0 B. NON - PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD VICE CHAIRWOMAN PERLA TABARES Contact Information HANTMAN RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE 14" ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL Airs Zaina6Sae:m, Ctn "WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY" SCHEDULED FOR Miami -Dade MPO OCTOBER 6, 2010 in NW First Street Suite 92o 2. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD MEMBER SHIRLEY M. GIBSON Miami, Florida 33128 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET FOR 3 THE TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS STUDY OF THE 3 (fax) FREIGHT INDUSTRY IN MIAMI -DADE COUNTY zsalimamiamidade.gov www.miamidade.gov /mpo 5 -10 -10 Item recommended favorably by the MPO Review Committee Passed 5 -0 Attachment 1 J 3. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD MEMBER MATTI HERRERA BOWER RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT VI TO WORK CLOSELY WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI -DADE COUNTY AND TO CONSIDER THEM AS ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE DECISIONS FOR THE SHOT -RANGE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE PORT OF MIAMI TUNNEL PROJECT 4. FY 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AMENDMENT: MIAMI -DADE TRANSIT PARK AND RIDE LOT AT SW 168' STREET RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) TO ADD THE MIAMI -DADE TRANSIT PARK AND RIDE LOT AT SW 168"' STREET AND SOUTH MIAMI -DADE BUSWAY 3 -8 -10 Item recommended favorably by the MPO Review Committee Passed 5 -0 4 -29 -10 Item deferred favorably by the MPO Governing Board 5. REGIONAL LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REGIONAL LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN 5 - 10 - 10 Item recommended favorably by the MPO Review Committee Passed 5 - 0 5. INFORMATION ITEMS A. PRESENTATION ON THE SR 826/SR 836 INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION B. PRESENTATION ON THE PORT OF MIAMI TUNNEL PROJECT 6. REPORTS A. MPO BOARD MEMBERS 1. Request by MPO Board Member Bruno A. Barreiro: Status Report on I -395 Reconstruction Project 2. Request by MPO Board Member Barbara J. Jordan: Report on the Financial Impacts to the FDOT Work Program 3. Request by MPO Board Member Zevin V. Auerbach: Report on Tolling Programs in Miami —Dade B. COUNTY MANAGER C. COUNTY ATTORNEY D. MIAMI -DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY 1. Status Report E. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DISTRICT VI) 1. Horizon 2060: An Update of the Florida Transportation Plan (FTP) F. MPO SECRETARIAT 1. MPO April meeting Follow -up Report 7. CORRESPONDENCE It is the policy of Miami -Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility for this meeting is accessible. For sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or materials in accessible format, please call 305 -375 -4507 al least five business days in advance. I DA Agenda Item 2 'r1%�1r 1 FINAL OFFICIAL METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA GOVERNING BOARD SUMMARY MINUTES MEETING OF THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010 AT 2:00 P.M. STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER , 111 NW FIRST STREET COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBERS The following members were present for the meeting of the Miami -Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization on May 20, 2010: Board Member Zevin V. Auerbach Board Member Barbara J. Jordan Board Member Matti Herrera Bower Board Member Joe A. Martinez Board Member Carlos L. Curbelo Board Member Julio Robaina Board Member Jose "Pepe" Diaz Board Member Natacha Seijas Board Member Shirley M. Gibson Board Member Katy Sorenson Board Member Carlos A. Gimenez Board Member Rebeca Sosa Board Member Maritza Gutierrez Board Member Javier D. Souto Board Member Sally A. Heyman Board Member Francis Suarez Vice Chairwoman Perla T. Hantman Chairman Dennis C. Moss Non- voting member present: Mr. Gus Pego, FDOT District VI Secretary. The following staff members were present: Mr. Jose Luis Mesa Director, MPO Secretariat; Mr. Gerald Sanchez and Mr. Bruce Libhaber, Assistant County Attorneys; and Mrs. Zainab Salim, MPO Board Clerk. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Moss called the meeting to order at 2:13 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Moss requested Mrs. Salim call the roll. Board Member Auerbach - Present Board Member Heyman - Present Board Member Barreiro - Absent Board Member Jordan - Present Board Member Bateman - Absent Board Member Martinez - Present Board Member Bower - Present Board Member Pierre - Absent Board Member Curbelo - Present Board Member Robaina - Present Board Member Diaz - Present Board Member Rolle - Absent Board Member Edmonson - Absent Board Member Seijas - Present Board Member Gibson - Present Board Member Sorenson - Present Board Member Gimenez - Absent Board Member Sosa - Absent Board Member Gutierrez - Present Board Member Souto - Absent Board Member Suarez - Absent 1 t.. Agenda Item 2 . Vice Chairwoman Perla Tabares Hantman- Present Chairman Dennis C. Moss - Present Mrs. Salim announced quorum was attained. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Attorney Sanchez informed the Board that the following modifications to the agenda had been requested: • Board Member Bower requested Item 4.B.3 Substitute be added to the agenda. • Vice Chairwoman Hantman requested item 4.B.1 be the first action item considered by. the Board. Board Member Diaz moved for approval of the agenda. Board Member Bower seconded the motion. The agenda was approved. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Diaz moved for approval of the April 29, 2010 minutes. Vice Chairwoman Hantman seconded the motion. The minutes were approved. 3. MPO COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL REPORTS A. 7 Annual Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest Winners The MPO Board acknowledged the winners of the 7 Annual Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest. B. CITIZEN COMMITTEES 1. COMMITTEES VACANCY LIST 2. ATTENDANCE REPORT No report providecd C. MPO REVIEW COMMITTEE 4. ACTION ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AMENDMENT: CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS ARRA PROJECT RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) TO ADD A NEW AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS (ROLL CALL REQUIRED) 2 • Agenda Item 2 Chairman Moss opened the public hearing. Chairman Moss closed the public hearing. Board Member Gibson moved for the approval of the resolution. Board Member Martinez seconded the motion. Chairman Moss requested that Mrs. Salim conduct a roll call vote. Board Member Auerbach -Aye Board Member Heyman -Aye Board Member Barreiro - Absent Board Member Jordan -Aye Board Member Bateman - Absent Board Member Martinez -Aye Board Member Bower -Aye Board Member Pierre - Absent Board Member Curbelo -Aye Board Member Robaina -Aye Board Member Diaz -Aye Board Member Rolle - Absent Board Member Edmonson - Absent Board Member Seijas -Aye Board Member Gibson -Aye Board Member Sorenson -Aye Board Member Gimenez -Aye Board Member Sosa -Aye Board Member Gutierrez -Aye Board Member Souto -Aye Board Member Suarez -Aye Chairman Dennis C. Moss - Aye Vice Chairwoman Perla Tabares Hantman -Aye Mrs. Salim announced the motion passed 18 -0. 2. FYs 2011 AND 2012 FINAL DRAFT UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FYs 2011 AND 2012 FINAL DRAFT UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (UPWP) Chairman Moss opened the public hearing. Chairman Moss closed the public hearing. Board Member Martinez requested clarity on whether the $10 million would be used for studies. Mr. Mesa responded that the proposed resolution is to approve the two -year planning program for the MPO. He concluded by stating that this planning program is approximately $10.5 million. Board Member Bower requested clarity on whether any of the studies in the UPWP was related to the I -395 project. Mr. Mesa responded by stating the UPWP does not have any studies as it relates to the I -395 project. He further stated that the I -395 project is listed in the MPO's Transportation Improvement Program which is the transportation capital improvement program. District Secretary Pego reminded the Board that FDOT has prepared a presentation on the status of the I -395 project. He further stated that the UPWP is a planning level study document and the I -395 does not need to be included in that document. Board Member Hantman expressed support of the proposed document. She then informed the Board that three of the planning studies listed in 3 Agenda Item 2 the document would help improve safety around the public schools in Miami -Dade County. Board Member Sosa stated that the proposed item provides the MPO with the ability to study transportation issues in Miami -Dade County and to determine how to better provide improvements. She further stated that these studies are the justification needed for the projects that follow. Board Member Martinez requested clarity on whether any of the studies in the proposed UPWP were completed before, particularly Item 2.06 Developing Procedures and Criteria for Establishing School Crossing Guard Locations. He further asked clarity on the carry -over items listed. Mr. Mesa responded that some of the items listed as carry -over are the result of a mid -year start date with duration of one -year or more which requires a continuation in the program. He then stated that staff was not aware of a completed study that looked at issues similar to the work proposed in Item 2.06. He then informed the Board that the MPO staff participates in the Safety Committee along with representatives from the School Board, Miami -Dade Public Works and law enforcement. He further stated that it is the responsibility of this Committee to identify the safety issues as it relates to traffic impacts on schools. He concluded by stating that in the past this issue may have been handled by another entity. However it's the first time the MPO will be taking a comprehensive look at the safety issues surrounding the schools especially in locations that have been identified with greater number of incidents. Board Member Gimenez expressed concern with the number of projects being funded with the $10.5 million. He requested clarity on the funding source for the UPWP. Mr. Mesa responded that the UPWP is required and funded in its majority by the federal government. He then stated that programs such as the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) must be funded by law. He further stated that other areas in the UPWP include the Board Support, Public Involvement efforts and additional staff support, as well as approval of study requests that originate from the Board. He concluded by stating that the UPWP is usually funded by federal (80 %), state (10 %), and local (10 %). He further concluded by stating the grant received by the federal government is based on a population formula. Board Member Auerbach expressed concern with voting on the entire. Program if some of the studies mentioned by Board Member Martinez were previously conducted. He concluded by stating this issue should be addressed prior to approving the entire UPWP. Board Member Diaz moved to defer the item to allow members an opportunity to receive clarification on the item. Board Member Martinez seconded the motion. This item was deferred 4 Agenda Item 2 B. NON - PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD VICE CHAIRWOMAN PERLA TABARES HANTMAN RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE 14 ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL "WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY" SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 6, 2010 Vice Chairwoman Hantman moved for approval of the resolution. Board Member Martinez seconded the motion. The resolution was approved unanimously. 2. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD MEMBER SHIRLEY M. GIBSON RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS STUDY OF THE FREIGHT INDUSTRY IN MIAMI -DADE COUNTY Board Member Martinez requested clarity on whether the proposed study was previously completed in conjunction with the Port Tunnel Study. Mr. Mesa responded that the previous study conducted by the MPO was presented to the MPO Review Committee from which Board Member Gibson requested the additional work. He then stated that this additional work is to look at the economic impacts of the freight industry in the entire Miami -Dade County. Board Member Gibson stated that the MPO Freight Study presented to the MPO Review Committee was not inclusive of the information she is seeking from the proposed scope. She further stated that she is looking to obtain a more detailed analysis of the economic impacts the freight industry have on Miami -Dade County. She then stated that the community needs to be aware of how important the freight industry is to the vitality of Miami -Dade County. She concluded by requesting clarity on whether the deferral of item 4.A.2 will prohibit the proposed study from advancing. Mr. Mesa responded that the previous deferral of the UPWP will not impact the proposed study. He concluded by introducing Mr. Larry Foutz of the MPO Secretariat to provide clarity on the issue. Mr. Foutz informed the Board that the proposed study was a result of the Freight Master Plan that was presented to the MPO Review Committee and incorporated into the approved 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan. He stated that he was not aware of an MPO study that considered a comprehensive economic impact of freight on Miami -Dade County. He then stated that he was recently informed that a macro analysis was completed in conjunction with the Port Tunnel project with economic research focusing on the Airport and Seaport. He further informed the Board that this previous work has been listed in the proposed scope for the consultant to use. He concluded by stating that no work has been completed regarding the warehouses and other related freight industry activities that occur throughout the County. 5 Agenda Item 2 Mrs. Ysela Llort, Assistant County Manager, informed the Board that the County staff is involved in the MPO process. She concluded by stating that on the MPO technical committees the directors of County transportation departments are voting members. Board Member Sosa expressed concern that the memorandum does not provide enough information on the fiscal impacts of the proposed item. She then requested clarity on the funding source for the proposed item. Mr. Mesa responded that the funding source is 80% federal, 10% state and 10% local. He further stated that the 10% local match is from the county's secondary gas tax. Board Member Sosa requested that the legal department prepare a resolution stating that items seeking MPO Board approval must include information on the fiscal impacts as well as the tracking record of the item as part of the memorandum. Board Member Bower requested clarity on whether the Post - Panamamex impacts would be included in this study. Mr. Foust responded that he could modify the proposed scope to include this request without impacting the budget. Board Member Jordan expressed support for the proposed study. She then stated that based on the MPO Secretariat's response the proposed study is different from previous work conducted for the Port Tunnel project. Board Member Gibson concluded the discussion by stating that the proposed study is to address the impacts the freight industry has on the entire county. She concluded by stating that staff has made it clear that previous work exists and would be incorporated into the proposed study analysis. Board Member Gibson moved for the approval of the resolution. Board Member Diaz seconded the motion. Chairman Moss requested that Mrs. Salim conduct a roll call vote. Board Member Auerbach -Aye Board Member Heyman -Aye Board Member Barreiro - Absent Board Member Jordan -Aye Board Member Bateman - Absent Board Member Martinez -Nay Board Member Bower -Aye Board Member Pierre - Absent Board Member Curbelo -Aye Board Member Robaina -Aye Board Member Diaz -Aye Board Member Rolle - Absent Board Member Edmonson - Absent Board Member Seijas -Aye Board Member Gibson -Aye Board Member Sorenson -Aye ' Board Member Gimenez -Aye Board Member Sosa -Aye Board Member Gutierrez -Aye Board Member Souto -Aye Board Member Suarez - Absent Chairman Dennis C. Moss - Aye Vice Chairwoman Perla Tabares Hantman - Absent Mrs. Salim announced the motion passed 15 -1. 6 Agenda Item 2 3. REQUEST BY MPO BOARD MEMBER MATTI HERRERA BOWER RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT VI TO WORK CLOSELY WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, THE CITY OF MIAMI, AND MIAMI -DADE COUNTY AND TO CONSIDER THEM AS ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE DECISION FOR THE SHORT -RANGE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE PORT OF MIAMI TUNNEL PROJECT Board Member Bower informed the Board that FDOT staff met with the City of Miami Beach on several occasions and held public meetings to allow residents an opportunity to express concerns. She concluded by introducing the following substitute resolution for the Board's consideration (Contact the MPO Board Clerk for a copy of the distributed resolution): Resolution urging the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District VI to work closely with all cities and Miami -Dade County and to consider them as active participants in the decisions related to construction projects affecting the cities or County, and to assertively communicate project information to assure larger audiences are reached Board Member Bower further expressed concern with the I -395 project and the long term traffic impacts. She concluded by requesting the Board consider forming a "Blue Ribbon" committee that would include representatives from the Port of Miami, Cultural Center, City of Miami, City of Miami Beach, the chambers and elected officials to determine the best alternative for the I -395 corridor. Chairman Moss stated he would take this request into consideration. Board Member Seijas expressed concern with the proposed resolution. She suggested that the word "active" be removed from the resolution. She concluded by stating that everyone has not been an active participant during the beginning of the Port of Miami Tunnel Project. District Secretary Pego stated that the Department supports the request to bring impacted cities to the table and mitigate when needed during the construction of a project. Board Member Bower moved for the approval of the substitute resolution. Board Member Diaz seconded the motion. The substitute resolution was approved. 4. 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AMENDMENT: MIAMI -DADE TRANSIT PARK AND RIDE LOT AT SW 168 STREET RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2010 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) TO ADD THE 7 Agenda Item 2 MIAMI -DADE TRANSIT PARK AND RIDE LOT AT SW 168' STREET AND SOUTH MIAMI -DADS BUSWAY (ROLL CALL REQUIRED) Board Member Sorenson moved for the approval of the resolution. Chairman Moss seconded the motion. Chairman Moss requested that Mrs. Salim conduct a roll call vote. Board Member Auerbach -Aye Board Member Heyman -Aye Board Member Barreiro - Absent Board Member Jordan -Aye Board Member Bateman - Absent Board Member Martinez -Aye Board Member Bower -Aye Board Member Pierre - Absent Board Member Curbelo -Aye Board Member Robaina -Aye Board Member Diaz -Aye Board Member Rolle - Absent Board Member Edmonson - Absent Board Member Seijas -Nay Board Member Gibson -Aye Board Member Sorenson -Aye Board Member Gimenez -Aye Board Member Sosa -Aye Board Member Gutierrez -Aye Board Member Souto - Absent Board Member Suarez -Absent Chairman Dennis C. Moss - Aye Vice Chairwoman Perla Tabares Hantman - Absent Mrs. Salim announced the motion passed 14 -1. 5. REGIONAL LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REGIONAL LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Board Member Heyman moved for the approval of the resolution. Board Member Sosa seconded the motion. The resolution was approved unanimously. 5. INFORMATION ITEMS A. PRESENTATION ON THE SR 826/SR 836 INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION Mrs. Debora Rivera, FDOT District VI, provided the Board with a PowerPoint presentation on the SR 826/ SR 836 Interchange Reconstruction. (Contact the MPO Board Clerk for a copy of the PowerPoint presentation). Board Member Sosa commended FDOT staff on the public meetings conducted in the community as it relates to this project. She then encouraged the Department to continue to work with the Board members and keeping them informed as the project progresses. She concluded by stating the access to the businesses in the area must remain open, coordination with the utility company is necessary and expediting the project whenever possible. B. PRESENTATION ON THE PORT OF MIAMI TUNNEL PROJECT District Secretary Pego provided the Board with a PowerPoint presentation on the Port of Miami Tunnel Project. 8 Agenda Item 2 Board Member Gimenez requested that FDOT explore the possibility of using fill material from the Port Tunnel project at the former landfill site at Virginia Key. 6. REPORTS A. MPO BOARD MEMBERS 1. Request by MPO Board Member Bruno A. Barreiro: Status Report on I -395 Reconstruction Project - This item was deferred. 2. Request by MPO Board Member Barbara J. Jordan: Report on the Financial Impacts to the FDOT Work Program This item was deferred. 3. Request by MPO Board Member Zevin V. Auerbach: Report on Tolling Programs in Miami -Dade This item was deferred. B. COUNTY MANAGER C. COUNTY ATTORNEY D. MIAMI -DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY 1. Status Report E. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DISTRICT VI) 1. Horizon 2060: An Update of the Florida Transportation Plan (FTP) Mrs. Aileen Boucle provided the Board with a PowerPoint presentation on the Horizon 2060: An Update on the Florida Transportation Plan (FTP) F. MPO SECRETARIAT 1. MPO April meeting Follow -up Report No discussion under this item. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:24 PM. 9 }a..-,,s()L0t'\oN #10-10 llESOLITlHON (:)pP(.)s.t.NG T3�F..; 1'395 \NIEREVI [N11 PRO,JECI A.ND SUP}^ORTlNC: '[8E,ADVANCIgEMT OF THE I'395f2.EC0NSTR0CT}()N PR#.JEC:3` \-\/ HER E&S. the rv1iumi'CbJc ;Metropolitan Planning Organin 'ion [N11 cxubii�hc` dz [i/izcosTcm*pmnmimn/\J"i/or}Commi|m(CTi[}m b on transportation n|xm4 muu(1•, and Y/UE�L�l6. Florida D(pxomumo' Transportation (FD0T) devr|npingno|o»nim | P | �� l �V5 �i|( bridge k1 � d nulling U o� /[ � Improvements nU��r m /u cn x�� n� o� n �� * ox»� on m' � xo o o:� : /. cost of and WHEREAS. FUUT ha' |nih;te,d a Px Deve|opnem and Enironmcn! (PDz&E) S|udy decnnino and document ihc[coxibiUryo[improving operational and ^xf,'1ydeUoi:nx.icxo[Ole 1,-3O5xnJ corridor. WHEREAS, the NP0's2035 LouF Range Tiu iun P|nu(LRTP) coo [:x�ihUi\y 6xihcconyur1im1phxmxhc/ozu1FtiolidCS [II (2V2|'2025) and iV(2026'2U35);and • \9RER[Al the CIA(' mzoTnizna the 'interim improvements rc� is 6a/ally incspnoxih� ^ since /hey mUy hc 1cmpomry and cph/cd by the iota! /u»nsuuctinn o| /h/ hridgi;:: and (]AC is in favor or kncooxouc|imn Mnj moved /oo'ud io UhuLR]P p/opcdy address dlkproject :0 he mxo.Icr ii da�r,cs' NOW, (K[RIX(}GE., RE [[ RESOLYED '[H2 (�|'DZENS '[N,ANSP( )NJATY0N ADVISORY C0AlliVI{TT0E 01' MfTkVPUlJTAN PLIAN|NC ORGANIZATION Rx1( 'K0{E URWAN/Z[hA\lKA: sE(T{0N 1;Tho, the (]r oppos AV� [nu:hm lmpmmrnuPnOjcc/. sECllA)N 2:Thx/thn od/muzmcnrcnnxmc/ ion - the K*coonmciiunyxjee/ in Uhe M`O'sLRTP, The io,egiog /cxWoonn was offered by Oobhe|}*Mcd[�m �ho m»n:d invUo[xioo. The m/xino was `econdLd by Bob Po*z/i and opml ing put to u `;)u. du vok, was as [oUonx: Ko|oudnAcuno 0. Mena Aye Marc Billings Absent Mz&enzir Abxem 1\lu/kGhmnum 'Ayc G �hscn/ �ndcx Bu/ Rxku11Puz ' Aye [hudiu,A.L�mc Aye DohPo»�m �yc 'Crystal Chmmr D, Pinxoc Aye Amn Aye - Absent 'Gary J. Du -/\h`cn/ Rxmml Ramos ' Absent �xhneUeQedfonn Aye Alan B. Fishman .Rodoguez `Ayc Hodxw. (.1xmmoo.]r, Aye Hibrio Nay' GeoUicyQi|�,2n Ahx:nt Le/n^doScxrpoi ,Ahumt Un"i(.1 BHxbilT - Absent ^ ' • Attachment 2 � � • • • • 1•Z,:tmon Lc Sir: L, KcIN„ . SF, A ye .NOrman \Van Man - Zvi Krtiglik Av Daniel Ykias _ ,Abseue .,Nrichva Young - Chair nn \-Vrigiu ,Ayc The CIIrperon thercupon ka ',solui, ion duly passed and approved ihi 17W t NOV,inivr 20;0, CITIZENS TRANSE()RTATU)\''N1))•- NI 1 TEE (CTA( 4'7,7 ;•'2 . 7 .- ; . I • • • RockAN'4 :••• C17:1,0 • • . • • • •