Calexico City Council
September 4, 2024

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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 4, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Juan Contreras, Acting City Manager JBe
PREPARED BY: Juan Contreras, Acting City Manager Spe
SUBJECT: Informational Item: Calexico West Port of Entry: Traffic Circulation Plan dated June 2019
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Recommendation:

Informational Item: Calexico West Port of Entry: Traffic Circulation Plan dated June 2019.

Background:

In 2017-2018, the Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC) in partnership with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) obtained funding through the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to develop a Traffic Circulation Plan due to the construction of the new Calexico West Port of Entry (POE) on 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard. ICTC/SCAG hired KOA Corporation to prepare the Traffic Circulation Plan. The project team included the following agencies:

1. Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC)

2. City of Calexico

3. Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

4. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)

5. Imperial County

6. U.S. General Services Administration

7. U.S. Customs & Border Protection
The primary goals of the Calexico West Port of Entry Traffic Circulation Plan were the following:

1. Develop efficient mobility at the United States - Mexico border

2. Reduce traffic delays

3. Reduce the need for City staff to provide traffic control staff

4. Reduce traffic delay impacts to businesses located in the central area of Calexico

5. Provide traffic circulation strategies for the new Calexico West POE The project was also to provide conceptual strategies to address traffic adjustments due to the vehicle processing relocation at the Calexico West POE prior to the construction of Cesar Chavez Boulevard, during the construction of Cesar Chavez Boulevard and post construction of Cesar Chavez Boulevard.

The project area included the two (2) major routes that provided access to and from the Calexico West Port of Entry as well as three (3) local streets:

1. State Route 111/Imperial Avenue

2. State Route 98

3. 2nd Street and Anza Road

4. Cesar Chavez Boulevard

5. Grant Street
KOA Corporation reviewed existing and anticipated future conditions, collected data (traffic counts, queues, etc.), conducted five (5) Technical Working meetings and three (3) Community Outreach workshops. Traffic Operation Alternatives 1A and 1B were implemented to address traffic conditions during the construction efforts at the Calexico West POE and Cesar Chavez Boulevard. KOA Corporation concluded their analysis and provided the project team two (2) alternatives be considered post the construction of Cesar Chavez Boulevard:
• Alternative 2A
• Balanced traffic flow to the POE
• POE Access through Cesar Chavez - 3 Lanes
• POE Access through State Route 111 - 1 Lane
• POE Access through 2nd Street - 1 Lane
• Alternative 2B
• POE Traffic through Cesar Chavez Boulevard (Peak Period) " The majority of POE access would be relocated to Cesar Chavez Boulevard
• Small amount of right turn access to the POE via eastbound 2nd Street • 1 Westbound left turn to Cesar Chavez Boulevard would be restricted from Grant Street and 2nd Street
It was recommended by the project team that the City consider implementing Alternative 2B because it addressed the City's goals of reducing City staff demands for traffic control and improved access to businesses located in the central area of Calexico by reducing travel delays on State Route 111.

The project also recommended several additional improvements such as the implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) such as coordinated signals, changeable message signs and improved signal systems and signage.
2 The Calexico West Port of Entry Traffic Circulation Plan was presented to City Council on June 5, 2019, and October 5, 2022 by ICTC staff.

Discussion and Analysis:

Provide direction to City staff.

Fiscal Impact:

No fiscal impact at this time.

Coordinated With:

Imperial County Transportation Commission.

City Manager's Office.

Public Works Department.

Attachments):

1. Calexico West Port of Entry: Traffic Circulation Plan dated June 2019.

2. City Council Agenda and Item No. 3 dated October 5, 2022.

3. City Council Agenda and minutes dated June 5, 2019.
3 ATTACHMENT NO. 1
Calexico West Port of Entry

TRAFFIC CIRCULATION PLAN
Prepared for:

ICIC
SCAG

MPERIAL COUNT
Caltrans RANSPORTATION COMMISSIC
Prepared By:

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June, 2019
Table of Contents

ES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND

1.2 STUDY AREA.

1.3 STUDY PURPOSE

2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS....

2.1 Transportation Network
Roadways...

Transit.

Pedestrian/Bicycle/Other... ...14

2.2 Traffic Volumes... .14
Daily Count Volumes.... .14
Peak Hour Count Volumes. ..16
Traffic Queue. ..16
INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE ...19
PORT OF ENTRY FACILITIES ... ...19
Existing.. ...19
Planned ...20
SUMMARY. ..23

3.0 TRAFFIC OPERATION SCENARIOS (1A AND 1B)…. 24

3.1 SCENARIO 1A ...25

3.2 TRAFFIC CONTROL ALTERNATIVE 1: MAXIMIZE SOUTHBOUND VEHICLE THROUGHPUT.. ...25 Alternative 1a ...25
Alternative 1b .28
Alternative 1c. ...29
Alternative 1d ..30

3.3 TRAFFIC CONTROL ALERNATIVE 2: BALANCED EAST-WEST TRAFFIC .31 Alternative 2a ..31
Alternative 2b ...32
Alternative 2c. ...33
Alternative 2d ...34
SELECTED ALTERNATIVE. ...35

3.4: SCENARIO 1B ...36
Traffic Control Alternative 2c... .39

3.4 SUMMARY ...40

4.0 TRAFFIC OPERATION SCENARIO 2... ..41

4.1 TRAFFIC COUNT VOLUMES ..41

4.2 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS ..43
Alternative 2a.. ..43
Alternative 2b.. ...46

5.0 DEVELOPMENT OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ... ...49

5.1 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (ITS) TECHNOLOGIES.. ..49

5.2 EXISTING/ PLANNED INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ...49

5.3 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN ...50
Alternative 2a. ..50
Alternative 2b. ...51
List of Figures
Figure ES.1: Recommended Traffic Circulation... 4
Figure 1.1: Project Vicinity.. ....7
Figure 2.1: Intersection Geometry.... ....11
Figure 2.2: Functional... ....12
Figure 2.3: Daily Traffic Count Sr-111 And Sr-98 ...15
Figure 2.4: Daily Traffic Count Sr-111 And 2^° Street.. ....15 Figure 2.5: Existing Turning Movement Counts... 17
Figure 2.6: Vehicle Queues, 3:00 P.M. To 6:00 P.M.... ....18 Figure 2.7: Existing Port Of Entry (May, 2018). ....20
Figure 2.8: Calexico West Poe Expansion Plans. ...21
Figure 2.9: Mexicalli Poe Expansion Plans .. ... 22
Figure 2.10: Combined Poe Plan......... ... 22
Figure 3.1: Circulation Pattern With Southbound Traffic Shift ...26 Figure 3.2: 1A - Turning Movement Counts.. ... 27
Figure 3.3: Circulation Pattern With Southbound/Northbound Traffic Shift. ... 37 Figure 3.4: Estimated Scenario 1B Traffic Volumes. ...38 Figure 4.1: Alternative 2A Traffic Forecast.. 44
Figure 4.2: Alternative 2B Traffic Forecast.. ..47
Figure 5.1: Traffic Control Plan - Scenario 2A ...55
Figure 5.2: Lane Geometric Changes - Alternative 2A and 2B... ...56 Figure 5.3: Traffic Control Plan - Scenario 2B ...57
Figure 5.4: Lane Geometric Changes - Alternative 2B ..58 Figure 5.5: Recommended Traffic Circulation 59
List of Tables
Table 2.1: Existing Roadway Characteristics ... 13
Table 2.2: Intersection Level Of Service...... ...19
Table 3.1: Traffic Level of Service - 1a.. ... 28
Table 3.2: Traffic Level of Service - 1b ...29
Table 3.3: Traffic Level of Service - 1c ... 30
Table 3.4: Traffic Level of Service - 1d . 31
Table 3.5: Traffic Level of Service - 2a .. ...32
Table 3.6: Traffic Level of Service - 2b.. ..33
Table 3.7: Traffic Level of Service - 2c.. .. 34
Table 3.8: Traffic Level of Service... .. 35
Table 3.9: Alternative Comparison and Selection.. ... 35 Table 3.9: Traffic Level of Service - 2c......... ...39 Table 3.10 Scenario 1A and 1B Level of Service Summary. .. 40 Table 4.1: Scenario 2A - Balanced POE Traffic Flow Level-of-Service.. ..45 Table 4.2: Scenario 2B - POE Traffic to Cesar Chavez Level-of-Service ...46 ---..

List of Appendices
Appendix A: Roadway Daily Traffic Count Data Sheets.. ...60 Appendix B: Intersection Peak Hour Count Data Sheets ...62 Appendix C: Intersection Level of Service Worksheets ...68 Appendix A: Scenario A - Concept Plan...... ...84
Appendix B: Scenario B - Concept Plan....... ...89
Appendix C: Intersection Level of Service Worksheets ....90

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

BACKGROUND
In 2018 the existing West Port of Entry (POE) located in downtown Calexico ceased processing vehicle crossings. A new POE was opened immediately west of the existing site. The new site entrances no longer connect to Imperial Avenue (SR 111) resulting in changing travel patterns.

As the POE relocation is being completed in phases, this report describes recommended traffic circulation changes for each phase.

This project was completed as a joint effort by the following agencies:
• Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC),
• City of Calexico, California Caltrans.
• Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) • Imperial County - a partner agency on the project
• U.S. General Services Administration
• U.S. Customs & Border Protection
The movement of operations from the old POE to the new POE was completed in phases.

Temporary traffic circulation plans were prepared for the interim phases and for the final construction phase. The traffic scenarios completed included:

Scenario 1A - southbound traffic; was moved to the new POE for the period between July 10, 2018 to September 1, 2018.

Scenario 1B - both southbound and northbound traffic accommodated by the new POE, but with Cesar Chavez Boulevard providing limited traffic access while under construction from approximately September 1, 2018 into June, 2019.

Scenario 2 - Cesar Chavez Boulevard construction completed and available for full traffic use.

STUDY AREA
At the former POE location, both northbound and southbound traffic access was provided by SR-111 which directly connected to border crossing operations. The new POE directly lines up with Cesar Chavez Boulevard, a local street under jurisdiction of the City of Calexico. SR-111,

Cesar Chavez Boulevard and connections between these two routes (SR-98, 2nd Street and Grant Avenue) were analyzed in this Traffic Control Plan (TCP).

PROJECT GOALS
A portfolio of strategies were developed and analyzed to address the following goals:
• Provide efficient mobility at the U.S. - Mexico border to the new West Calexico POE • Reduce traffic delay for this travel
• Reduce City staff demands for traffic control
• Reduce traffic delay impacts to businesses located in the central area of Calexico • Provide traffic circulation strategies as the new West POE is implemented in Phases

EXISTING CONDITIONS
An initial task completed was to assess the traffic conditions occurring at West Calexico POE prior to moving to the new location. This analysis provides a baseline in which the future conditions can be compared
• Described the existing transportation network
• Collected traffic counts on roadways and at intersections • Analyzed traffic operations
• Evaluated traffic flows and traffic queues to and from the POE TRAFFIC OPERATION SCENARIOS (1A AND 1B)
Traffic flow for the anticipated traffic changes with the phased implementation of new West Calexico POE operation were estimated. Two temporary traffic circulation plans were prepared and implemented to guide travel access as first southbound traffic then northbound traffic were moved into the new West Calexico POE. For each scenario, a number of traffic circulation alternatives were considered. The project team evaluated the alternatives based on delays, access, and other project goals. A preferred traffic control plan for each scenario was determined and was presented to the public at public meetings. The traffic control plans were then implemented
TRAFFIC OPERATION SCENARIO 2
Scenario 2 describes the final scenario accommodating both northbound and southbound traffic to the new POE with the completion of Cesar Chavez Boulevard widening project. Traffic counts

were re-taken in order to capture any change in travel patterns from the existing conditions.

Again, a number of traffic circulation alternatives were considered for access to-and-from the new West Calexico POE when Cesar Chavez Boulevard construction is complete. One alternative is to allow traffic to access the POE from Cesar Chavez Boulevard and from SR-111 - 2^° Street.

A second alternative is to channel all southbound POE traffic to Cesar Chavez Boulevard and restrict entrance from other directions.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Traffic management strategies and operational approaches were identified for the recommended Scenario 2 Alternative that would be needed improve traffic flows on roadways within the project area, address projected future traffic growth, make better use of existing capacity, and improve traffic throughput. Needed revisions to lane markings and signage were also indicated.

ITS strategies are being investigated by Caltrans to provide information to motorists regarding travel speed and travel time on highways accessing both the East and West Calexico Port of Entries. These strategies include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies to measure real-time traffic volumes and speeds, Wi-Fi technologies to provide traveler information regarding delays, changeable message signs to indicate the traveler information to the public, and coordinated signals to change traffic signal timings to optimize traffic flow. The project recommendations provide an initial determination of needed traffic control. The City and Caltrans may implement additional changes once Cesar Chavez widening is completed and observed traffic conditions are identified.

RECOMMENDATIONS
The project team evaluated the two alternatives based on delays, access, and other project goals. Traffic Operation Scenario 2, that channeled southbound access to Cesar Chavez Boulevard, was preferred by the project team as it was considered to best address the goals of reducing City staff demands for traffic control and improving access to businesses located in the central area of Calexico by reducing travel delays on SR-111. Recommendations include:

1. Provide signage to route POE traffic to Cesar Chavez Boulevard

2. Modify SR-98 / SR- 111 intersection to provide two southbound right turns

3. Adjust signal timings at major intersections to support traffic flow to the POE using Cesar Chavez Boulevard.

4. Focus manual traffic control support at Cesar Chavez Boulevard and 2nd Street

5. Implement the Caltrans ITS projects
The preferred traffic circulation plan is shown in Figure ES.1.

FIGURE ES.1: RECOMMENDED TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
E Birch St
Northbound From POE
• Southbound To POE
Cesar Chavez Blvd • Local Access
Grant St
No Southbound
POE Access on
Imperial Avenue
During Peak Periods
W 2ND St
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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND
This report presents a traffic control plan for access to the new Calexico West Port of Entry (POE). The new Calexico POE is being relocated immediately west of the current site, resulting in changing travel patterns. As the POE relocation is being completed in phases, this report describes recommended traffic circulation changes for each phase.

The existing POE connects the downtown
areas of the Cities of Calexico and Mexicali.

The port processes up to 10,000 northbound
vehicles and up to 20,000 northbound
pedestrians on a typical day. In order to
improve border crossing efficiency and reduce
wait times, the General Services Administration
(GSA) began construction of the expansion
and reconfiguration of the Calexico West Port
of Entry (POE) in April 2015.

SR 111 in downtown Calexico
POE construction is being completed in phases during 2018. While the expansion is anticipated to reduce delay associated with border crossings, the traffic access and circulation patterns serving the POE will significantly change. In order to maintain traffic flow during POE construction, a Traffic Circulation Plan (TCP) was initiated to develop plans to determine how best to provide access to-and-from the Calexico West POE for each phase. Additionally, the TCP will address traffic impacts during the construction of Cesar Chavez Boulevard, the primary route that will connect with the new POE.

This project is a joint effort of a number of agencies. A Technical Advisory Committee comprised of the following agencies met throughout the project and provided technical input through the development of the traffic circulation plan, and included:
• Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC), - the regional transportation planning and funding agency for Imperial County
• City of Calexico, California - the city where the POE is located and has jurisdiction over local streets.
• Caltrans - has jurisdiction over state highways.
• Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for southern California, including Imperial County. • Imperial County - a partner agency on the project

In addition to the above agencies, the following additional agencies participated in the stakeholder meetings:
• U.S. General Services Administration - the owner of the POE and responsible for construction.
• U.S. Customs & Border Protection - operator of the POE and responsible for inspection services.

1.2 STUDY AREA
Current traffic control measures require both northbound and southbound traffic to use only SR-111 to cross through the existing Calexico West POE. Based on the new location of the POE expansion, SR-111/2nd Street and California State Route (SR-98)/Cesar Chavez Blvd. will also be available to provide direct access to the POE. These roadways will be analyzed in this TCP.

Grant Avenue will also be analyzed as it provides a connection between SR-111 and Cesar Chavez Boulevard. The study area is shown in Figure 1.1.

FIGURE 1.1: PROJECT VICINITY
98 Birch St/ SR-98
Sheridan St
Cesar Chavez Bivd
McKinley St
Lincoln St
Grant St
8th St
7th S
Imperial Ave. / SR-11
5th St
LEGEND Ith St
Profect Site 3rd St
2nd S

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1.3 STUDY PURPOSE
Vehicle processing involves northbound and southbound vehicles queuing to approach primary inspection, with some diverted to secondary inspection or denied access to cross the border.

Border inspection by Mexico results in southbound travel delays in Calexico and by the U.S.

Customs results in travel delays in Mexicali. Border inspection during peak crossing periods results in poor circulation and long queues that extend from the POE on to city streets and state highways. This often results in increased congestion, traffic delays, and negative consequences for the local and regional economy, and impacts travel mobility for residents. These problems could become more acute during the reconfiguration and construction of new POE facilities.

Vehicle queues and delays associated with border crossing impact the City of Calexico's budget and staff resources. During the afternoon peak, the City employs up to 12 traffic control staff in the field which assist with managing traffic at intersections along SR-111 during the southbound afternoon peak commute period. During this time period, traffic can back-up more than two miles north of the existing POE.

Right Turn Prohibition to be placed at Seventh Street Left turn lane closure during peak hours on SR-98 at SR-111 This report describes access routes and supporting traffic operations to the newly expanded Calexico West POE. The TCP addresses current roadways, those under construction, and analyze which routes will provide for direct, less congested, safe, and timely POE crossings. A portfolio of strategies will be developed to address the impacts of the reconfiguration and expansion of the Calexico West POE on travelers, regional residents and businesses. The study also informs those travelling into and from Imperial County for work, shopping, school, business or leisure of these new connections which will minimize delays, congestion, loss of time and negative impacts to air quality in the study area.

2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS
Existing conditions represent the current conditions of the study area prior to changes in POE access. This analysis provides a baseline in which the future conditions can be compared.

2.1 TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
Roadways
The principal roadways in the project study area are described below. The description includes the physical characteristics, adjacent land uses, and traffic control devices along these roadways.

The existing intersection roadway geometry and control conditions are shown in Figures 2.1.

The street and highway functional classification is shown in Figure 2.2. Table 2.1 summarizes the existing physical characteristics of the study roadways as collected via field and aerial reviews, including the number of lanes, functional classification, type of median, posted speed, presence of bicycle facility, on-street parking restrictions, and sidewalk presence.

State Route 111/Imperial Avenue
SR-111 is the primary north-south arterial route and commercial corridor in the City of Calexico.

SR-111 has been constructed as a four-lane limited access expressway facility from I-8 to SR-98.

From SR-98 to 2nd Street, SR-111 is an urban arterial with signals at 2nd Street, 5th Street, 7th Street, Grant Street, and SR-98. A raised median has been constructed between 2*° Street and Fifth Street in order to eliminate cross traffic at Third and Fourth Streets. Traffic control personnel place signs or cones indicating restricted turns during the p.m. peak period.

State Route 98/Birch Street
SR-98 is a primary east-west arterial. Caltrans recently complete capacity improvements to SR- 98 that widened the highway and added turn bay storage at the Cesar Chavez Boulevard intersection. SR-98 has four through travel lanes from the east edge of Calexico to Cesar Chavez Boulevard. SR-98 provides a connection to SR-7 and the east Calexico border crossing, with this route used by truck traffic. This intersection with SR-111 is signalized. During the p.m. peak hour, turns from westbound SR-98 to southbound SR- 111 are prohibited. 2nd Street/Anza Road
2nd Street, which becomes Anza Road east and west of the City, is one of the east/west arterials near the southern edge of the City, parallel to the International Border. In the section west of SR-111, there are two lanes in each direction to the Outlet Mall, and one lane in each direction from that point to the west. East of SR- 111, the street narrows to one lane each way with angular parking provided. As the cross-street located closest to the U. S. / Mexico border, 2nd Street is impacted most when vehicle queues form waiting to be processed at the border.

Cesar Chavez Boulevard
Cesar Chavez Boulevard is a four-lane roadway that parallels the Union Pacific Railroad tracks running northwest from 2nd Street to SR-98. Cesar Chavez Boulevard is located directly opposite the vehicle entry point at the new POE. Roadway widening design plans have been completed and with construction to occur in mid-2018 through early 2019 that would widen Cesar Chavez Boulevard to five lanes (three southbound/two northbound) between 2°° Street and Grant Street and four-lanes from Grant Street to SR-98.

Grant Street
Grant Street is a two lane street classified in the General Plan as a secondary street. Grant Street provides one of the few connections between Cesar Chavez Boulevard and SR-111. The intersection of Grant Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard is four-way stop controlled. This intersection will be signalized when the improvement project is completed. There is a guarded train crossing on Grant Street immediately east of Cesar Chavez Boulevard. The intersection of Grant Street and SR-111 is signalized.

FIGURE 2.1: INTERSECTION GEOMETRY
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Project Site
Lane Geometry

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FIGURE 2.2: FUNCTIONAL
Birch St / SR-98 Birc SR-98
98 Cesar Chavez Bld mperlal Ave
Grant St
7th
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Highway
Primary Arterial
Arterial
Secondary 2nd St 2nd S
2nd St

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Source: Existing General Plan, City of Calexico, California

TABLE 2.1: EXISTING ROADWAY CHARACTERISTICS
On-
# of Functional Post Side- Street Bicycle
Name From To Lanes Median Class Speed walk Park Lane
Jasper Cole
SR 111 Rd. Rd. 4 Yes Expressway 65 No No Shoulder
Cole SR 98 4 Yes Expressway 65/35 No No Shoulder
Turn Primary
SR 98 10th St. 4 lanes Arterial 35 Yes No No
Grant Primary
10th St. St. 4 TWLTL Arterial 30 Yes Yes No
Primary
Grant St. 4th St. 4 TWLTL Arterial 30 Yes Yes No
Primary
4th St. 2nd St. 4 Median Arterial Yes No No
Cesar
Chavez Grant West West
Blvd. SR 98 St. 4 None Arterial 30 side side No
Grant St. 2nd St. 4 None Arterial 30 No No No
Ollie North
SR 98 SR 111 Ave. 4 Yes Arterial Yes side No
Chavez
Ollie Ave. Blvd. 4 Painted | Arterial 30 Yes No Shoulder Grant Chavez
St. SR 111 Blvd. 2 None Secondary 30 Yes Yes No
Chavez
2nd St. | SR 111 Blvd. 4 Painted | Arterial 30 Yes No No Transit
Transit vehicles do not cross the border at this port, instead using the Calexico East/Mexicali II POE facility. Imperial Valley Transit operates a fixed route transit system connecting Calexico with other communities in Imperial County (such as IVT bus routes 1, 21, 31, and 32). There are plans to replace or upgrade the transit transfer center is located in downtown Calexico. This new Intermodal Transportation Center is recommended to be located on the south side of Third Street between Rockwood and Heffernan Avenue. Upon completion, the transit center will accommodate Imperial Valley Transit and Greyhound bus facilities, drop off and pick up zones, amenities such as restrooms and bicycle storage, and bus bays for public and private buses.

In addition to Imperial County Transit service, other travel modes include: taxi, transit, privately operated shuttles, intercity and tour buses, contracted labor transportation, friends or relatives picking them up in private automobiles, and on foot and by bicycle. These activities are

unorganized and dispersed across downtown Calexico. It is estimated that approximately 25 transportation service providers operating, at least in part, in Calexico: taxi companies; transit or shuttle operators; tour bus operators; and farm labor bus operators.

Pedestrian/Bicycle/Other
There are no existing bicycle facilities near this port in the U.S. or Mexico. There is a supportive pedestrian environment in the vicinity of the existing U.S. Customs building where pedestrian border access takes place. Pedestrian amenities include Border Park and sidewalks on local streets.

2.2 TRAFFIC VOLUMES
Daily Count Volumes
Daily traffic counts were taken at two locations on SR-111 in April, 2018, in order to understand traffic levels that occur throughout the day. Average daily traffic volumes were obtained through machine data collection. Two locations were counted:
• SR-111 north of SR-98
• SR-111 south of 2nd Street
The hourly traffic volume distribution of the traffic counts taken are shown in Figure 2.3 and Figure 2.4. The traffic count south of 2nd Street provides an indication of the level of traffic flow through the border inspection stations. As shown in Figure 2.4, the number of vehicles moving southbound to the Mexican border increased throughout the day and peaked at 1,461 for the hour between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. This provides an indication of the capacity for southbound vehicle inspections. The northbound movement remains relatively constant reaching a peak of just over 500 vehicles per hour between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. The daily traffic counts are provided in Appendix A.
1 Calexico Border Intermodal Transportation Center Feasibility Study, 2014, p. 5.

FIGURE 2.3: DAILY TRAFFIC COUNT SR-111 AND SR-98
1400 SR111 - N/O SR98
1200 10721053 1125-4262
1072 1006 • NB
1000 982 926 954 941973
9520091031044023 979 886
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870 872 802. 804
800 720
803 798
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470
400 324 339 364
246* 256
278 244
200 207 --241
133
126 121 113
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AM HOURS PM
FIGURE 2.4: DAILY TRAFFIC COUNT SR-111 AND 2ND STREET
SR111 - S/O 2ND
1600
1461
1400
1330
- NB
1200 1121
1032 1052 •SB
1000 963- 940-
764 792 792
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VOLUME 737 747
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267380 380956.573 183 433
400 479 456 413 428 392 408 419 393 353
303 407 414
A 219,2644 247
200 -182
82 68 95 74 12 168
105
0 1:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 11:00 PM
HOURS

Peak Hour Count Volumes
The intersection turning movement counts were conducted during the weekday evening peak from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday April 25, 2018 for the following intersections:

Intersections

1. SR 111 at SR 98

2. SR 111 at Grant Street

3. SR 111 at 2nd Street

4. Cesar Chavez at SR 98

5. Cesar Chavez at Grant Street

6. Cesar Chavez at 2nd Street
The resultant existing weekday morning and evening peak hour intersection volumes are shown in Figure 2-5. Appendix B contains peak hour count data.

Traffic Queue
The length of queues was recorded on Thursday May 17, 2018 between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

The growth of the queue over this time period is shown in Figure 2.6.

FIGURE 2.5: EXISTING TURNING MOVEMENT COUNTS

EXISTING TURNING MOVEMENT COUNTS
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FIGURE 2.6: VEHICLE QUEUES, 3:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M.

TYPICAL QUEUE ANALYSIS (3:00 - 6:00 pm
4-* Up to Hacienda Dr. @4TS, #30, &6:00pm
111
98 Birch St/SR-98
@15:00/5:30 pm
Cesar
Sheridan St 430/6:00 pm
Chavez Bivd McKinley St @4:00 pm
Lincoln'St
Grant St 8th St
@ 330 pm
7th St
r Chavez Blvd @ 3:00 pm
sth St
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LEGEND
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Queue Time
Initial Queue 2nd St
Extended Queue
2:30 pm

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INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE
Table 2.2 summarizes the level of service analysis results for the study area intersections using the intersection evaluation methodology described in the 2010 Highway Capacity Manual.

Intersection level of service detail and worksheets are provided in Appendix C. While overall intersection level-of-service is shown to be satisfactory, individual traffic movements can be impacted. The primary cause of traffic delays are queues related to border crossing creating long queue lengths that impede travel movement restricting traffic counts at intersections. This analysis only partially reflects actual delays resulting from border queuing.

TABLE 2.2: INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE
PM Peak Period
Traffic Avg Delay Southbound
No. Intersection LOS
Control (secs.) Queue (ft.)
1 SR-111 and SR-98 Signal 42.3 D 394
2 SR-111 and Grant Signal 32.7 717
3 SR-111 and 2nd Street Signal 20.1 1220
4 Cesar Chavez and SR-98 Signal 27.9 32 (WBL)|
5 Cesar Chavez and Grant Stop A n/a
6 Cesar Chavez and 2nd Street Stop A n/al
The southbound queue lengths estimated by Synchro provide an estimate of the queue length from that intersection without downstream back-ups. The queues reported in Synchro while substantial, were still shorter than those observed and illustrated in Figure 2.3. While the calculated level-of-service and queue length are show better than observed level-of-service, they still provide a measure of comparison between alternatives and can be used for evaluating signal timing and phasing

PORT OF ENTRY FACILITIES
Existing
The existing POE facilities are shown in Figure 2.7. The existing facility provides 10 vehicle lanes for northbound traffic entering the U.S. and six southbound vehicle inspection lanes for southbound traffic entering Mexico. Current operations in each country tend to support the operation of between four to six vehicle inspection lanes. Representatives of SAT, the agency in Mexico responsible for border operations, has stated a goal of achieving an average vehicle inspection rate of less than 60 seconds per vehicle. Typically for southbound travel, there are four vehicle inspection lanes open except during peak times when six vehicle inspection lanes may be open. For northbound travel, the U.S. Customs typically provides six open vehicle inspection lanes. During peak travel times, the number of lanes may increase. The time for vehicle inspection by U.S. Customs may exceed 60 seconds per vehicle, which can limit the volume of the northbound vehicle movement.

FIGURE 2.7: EXISTING PORT OF ENTRY (MAY, 2018)
E. 2nd St

CALEXICO WEST/

MEXICALI E
entry exit
Acceso Salida
Paulin AV
Pathway / Sendero
Imperial Ave/SR 111 E. Ist St
Imperiat Ave/SR 111
United State:

Cristobal Colon
Mexico
Mexico Mexico
rehicle Filmary spection dan Primery/Secondary Inspection Impeccion Primarla Vehicu espección Primaria y Secundaria Peatonal Avenida Frencisco 1. Madero
Mexico
ahide Secondary Inspection
Imperión Secandaria Vehicular ard Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Torita
Feet
100 200
Planned
On the U.S. side, the POE's existing structures will be replaced by three new buildings. The project will be implemented in two phases. The first phase has been funded, and is the phase analyzed in this TCP. The first phase will includes a headhouse, ten of the project's ultimate 16 northbound POV inspection lanes, five southbound POV inspection lanes with temporary asphalt paving, and a bridge across the New River for southbound traffic. The POE improvements will change the access point on the U.S. from SR 111 (Imperial Avenue) to Cesar Chavez Boulevard. These plans are shown in Figure 2.8.

10 1 0
Source: GSA
Mexico is also constructing a new POE that will include 10 inspection lanes. The layout for POE improvements for both the U.S. and Mexico are shown in Figure 2.9. While vehicle lane capacity will increase, the number of inspection lanes open will depend on operational funding from both countries. Modernization plans have also been made on the Mexican side of the border.

The Mexicali expansion project will consist of a new administration building and expansion and reconfiguration of personal vehicle crossing lanes on both sides of the New River, to the east of the current processing facilities. Four southbound vehicle lanes expanding into 17 inspection booths will be created east of the river, along with reconfiguration of northbound roadways west of the railroad tracks.

Pedestrian movements will continue to be accommodated at the existing POE facilities. Phase 2 of the POE improvement project will include pedestrian improvements, including a new pedestrian processing facility. The addition of a pedestrian plaza east of the current facility is also planned during the modernization project. Additional pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements are planned in for both sides of the border which will improve pedestrian access. ?. Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Access Study, ICTC, 2015

FIGURE 2.9: MEXICALLI POE EXPANSION PLANS

VISTA AL NORTE

CALEXICO

MEXICALI
•CENTRO

HISTORICO
Source: Gobierno del Estado de Baja California
A combined graphic of the POE improvements is shown below in Figure 2.10.

FIGURE 2.10: COMBINED POE PLANS
E.U.A.

MEXICO
Source: ICTC

SUMMARY
This section describes existing traffic conditions prior to the shift of traffic from the downtown Calexico POE to the new POE to the west. It describes the existing street system, traffic volumes, queue length, and intersection level of service. This information will provide a baseline comparison for traffic conditions following circulation changes associated with the new POE.

3.0 TRAFFIC OPERATION SCENARIOS (1A AND 1B)
This memorandum describes the traffic circulation alternatives developed to accommodate traffic during the initial traffic scenarios related to the phased opening of a new Port of Entry (POE) facility in downtown Calexico, California. The phased opening will require development of two temporary traffic circulation plans.

Scenario 1A - a temporary traffic during construction scenario.to accommodate southbound traffic; to the new POE that would be in place, from approximately July 10, 2018 to September 1, 2018.

Scenario 1B - a temporary traffic during construction scenario; to accommodate both southbound and northbound traffic to the new POE, that would be in place from approximately September 1, 2018 into February, 2019.
• This memorandum presents traffic circulation alternatives for these two scenarios.

3.1 SCENARIO 1A
This is a temporary traffic during construction scenario that will be in place from July 10, 2018 to approximately September 1, 2018. Cesar Chavez Boulevard will be under construction during this time, so POE traffic will be directed to use SR-111 to 2n° Street for southbound border access (see Figure 3.1). The estimated traffic volumes associated with this traffic shift are shown in Figure 3.2. Southbound volumes were adjusted to reflect variation in flow to the POE and to represent observed traffic demand
The traffic circulation alternatives involve modifications to lane geometry and signal timings at SR-111/2nd Street and at Cesar Chavez Boulevard/2n° Street, and the road segment between these two intersections. For each alternative, a description of the lane geometry and permitted movements has been provided along with a summary of benefits and impacts and the results of a capacity analysis. The conceptual drawings for each alternative are shown in the appendix.

3.2 TRAFFIC CONTROL ALTERNATIVE 1: MAXIMIZE SOUTHBOUND VEHICLE

THROUGHPUT
Alternative La
This alternative will provide alternatives that would seek to maximize the movement of southbound vehicles to the southbound inspection booths entering Mexico, but would impact other travel movements. Four westbound lanes would be provided on 2nd Street between SR- 111 and Cesar Chavez Boulevard that would accommodate three left turn lanes into the three entrance lanes into the customs area, and a fourth lane which would provide for westbound through and right turn traffic at Cesar Chavez Boulevard. A fixed barrier protecting the left turn movement into the POE could be provided at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard, eliminating the need for city personnel to direct traffic. One eastbound lane would be provided between 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard that would essentially serve construction related traffic coming out of the new POE. The remaining traffic movements would only allow turns between the north and west legs of the 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez intersection.

The intersection of SR-111 and 2nd Street would be modified to provide triple right turn lanes to facilitate the movement to the POE. Southbound left turns would not be permitted. All eastbound traffic movements would be provided from one lane. The intersection level-of service is shown in Table 3.1.

FIGURE 3.1: CIRCULATION PATTERN WITH SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC SHIFT SCENARIO 1a
98 Le
Imperial Ave
Gr antiSt.

Chavez Biva
Second St.

UNITED STATES New Cristobal Colon

NOT TO SCALE POE
MEXICO fo
Ope

FIGURE 3.2: 1A - TURNING MOVEMENT COUNTS
1A - TURNING MOVEMENT COUNTS
LEGEND
Project Intersections
Project Site
98 XXX → Turn Movement Count

UNITED STATES
MEXICO
Imperial Ave SR 1118 Second Are S 11118 Grants Chavez Bivd B Second Chevez Bid a 133 1580
KRA

Benefits
• Three lanes of vehicle capacity and queue storage on westbound 2nd Street • Reduced need of Calexico City personnel to assist traffic at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard
• Westbound access provided to outlet mall / airport
Impacts
• Limited traffic movement at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Blvd. • Eastbound traffic from outlet mall / airport must use Cesar Chavez Boulevard, which will be under construction but remain open
• No southbound left turn movement provided at SR-111 and 2nd Street.

TABLE 3.1: TRAFFIC LEVEL OF SERVICE - 1a
SCENARIOS LANE GROUPS Intersection EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NER BL SBT SBR Cesar Total Delay 7.6 27.5 6.1 79 0.6
Chavez
znd st LOS A A A
1A-1a
Total Delay 8.5 36.1 16| 18.7 5.1| 5.1 5.9
Imperial
&
2nd St LOS D A A
Alternative 1b
This alternative differs from Alternative 1a in that both eastbound and westbound lanes would be provided through the Cesar Chavez Boulevard intersection at 2nd Street. The alternative will provide a similar movement of southbound vehicles to the southbound inspection booths entering Mexico from three westbound left turn lanes. No fixed barrier would be provided at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard, so that traffic could be signal controlled or controlled by on- site personnel. One eastbound and westbound lane would be provided. Only a right turn is provided for southbound traffic on Cesar Chavez. The intersection of SR-111 and 2nd Street would be modified to provide triple right turn lanes, with the center left turn lane providing for all three movements, to facilitate the movement to the POE. Southbound right turns would be permitted at Cesar Chavez. The intersection level-of service is shown in Table 3.2.

Benefits
• Three lanes of vehicle capacity and queue storage on westbound 2nd Street • Westbound access provided to outlet mall / airport
• Eastbound access provided from the outlet mall/airport

Impacts
• Limited southbound traffic movement at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Blvd. : No southboundlef turn movement provided at sR 11s and and street. Calexico City personnel may be needed to assist traffic at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard
Less capacity at CCB/2nd Street
TABLE 3.2: TRAFFIC LEVEL OF SERVICE - 1b
LANE GROUPS Intersection

SCENARIOS EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR LOS
Cesar Total Delay 23.8 35.7 32.9 27.4 3.2 0.6
Chavez
2nd St LOS D C C A A
1A-1b
Imperial Total Delay 10.3 70.8 20 24.8 49 4.8 4.8
2nd St

LOS E C A A A
Alternative 1c
This alternative differs from Alternative 1a in that both eastbound and westbound lanes would be provided through the Cesar Chavez Boulevard intersection at 2nd Street and a southbound left turn on Cesar Chavez would be added. This alternative will provide a similar movement of southbound vehicles to the southbound inspection booths entering Mexico from three westbound left turn lanes and a third westbound lane which would provide for westbound through and right turn traffic at Cesar Chavez Boulevard. No fixed barrier would be provided at 2^d Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard, so that traffic could be signal controlled or controlled by on-site personnel. One eastbound and westbound lane would be provided. Traffic patterns at 2nd Street and SR-111 would remain the same as in Alternative 1b. Southbound right and left turns would be permitted at Cesar Chavez. The intersection level-of service is shown in Table

3.3. Benefits
• Three lanes of vehicle capacity and queue storage on westbound 2nd Street • Westbound access provided to outlet mall / airport
Eastbound access provided from the outlet mall/airport

Impacts
• No southbound left turn movement provided at SR-111 and 2nd Street • Calexico City personnel may be needed to assist traffic at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard
• Less capacity at CCB/2nd Street
TABLE 3.3: TRAFFIC LEVEL OF SERVICE - 1c
SCENARIOS LANE GROUPS Intersection WBT NBR

LOS EBL EBT EBR WEL WBR NBL NBT SBL SBT SBR
Cesar Total Delay 38.5 | 84.7 82.8 35.3 | 12.0 40.4
Chavez
&
2nd St LOS D F F D
1A-1c
Total Delay 14.3 119.8 29 38.4 5.1 5.0 4.8
Imperial
2nd St

LOS F D A
Alternative Id
This alternative differs from Alternative 1a in that both eastbound and westbound lanes would be provided through the Cesar Chavez Boulevard intersection at 2n° Street and one southbound through lane is provide to access the new POE during construction of Cesar Chavez. This alternative will provide a similar movement of southbound vehicles to the southbound inspection booths entering Mexico from three westbound left turn lanes and a third westbound lane which would provide for westbound through and right turn traffic at Cesar Chavez Boulevard. No fixed barrier would be provided at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard, so that traffic could be signal controlled or controlled by on-site personnel. One eastbound and westbound lane would be provided. Southbound right and left turns and through movement to the POE would be permitted at Cesar Chavez. The intersection level-of service is shown in Table

3.4. Benefits
• Three lanes of vehicle capacity and queue storage on westbound 2nd Street • Westbound access provided to outlet mall / airport
Eastbound access provided from the outlet mall/airport
Southbound access to new POE provided at Cesar Chavez

Impacts
• No southbound left turn movement provided at SR-111 and 2nd Street Calexico City personnel may be needed to assist traffic at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard
• Less capacity at CCB/2nd Street
TABLE 3.4: TRAFFIC LEVEL OF SERVICE - 1d
SCENARIOS LANE GROUPS Intersection EBL EBT EBR WBL WET WER NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR Cesar Total Delay 52.8 84.8 | 92.8 49.7 | 21.9 57.1
Chavez
2nd St LOS D
F D
1A-Id
Imperial Total Delay 10.9 87.0 22.0 27.1 4.9 4.8 2.8
&
2nd St ..

LOS A A A

3.3 TRAFFIC CONTROL ALERNATIVE 2: BALANCED EAST-WEST TRAFFIC Alternative 2a
This alternative provides two westbound left turn lanes on 2nd Street at Cesar Chavez Boulevard to provide access to the inspection booths entering Mexico. The two westbound left turn lanes would be accommodated by the three entrance lanes into the customs area. For this alternative, a fixed barrier protecting the left turn movement into the POE could be provided at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard, eliminating the need for city personnel to direct traffic. One eastbound lane would be provided between 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard, that would essentially serve construction related traffic coming out of the new POE The remaining traffic movements would only allow turns between the north and west legs of the 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez intersection. The intersection of SR-111 and 2nd Street would be modified to provide two right turn lanes to facilitate the movement to the POE. Southbound right turns would be permitted. The intersection level-of service is shown in Table 3.5.

Benefits
• Two lanes of vehicle capacity and queue storage on westbound 2nd Street • Reduced need of Calexico City personnel to assist traffic at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard
• Westbound access provided to outlet mall / airport
• Left turn provided for southbound SR-111 to 2nd Street

• Less change required moving into Scenario 2
Impacts
• Limited traffic movement at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Blvd. • Eastbound traffic from outlet mall / airport must use Cesar Chavez Boulevard, which will be under construction but remain open
• Less capacity and storage provided as compared to Traffic Control Alternative 1 TABLE 3.5: TRAFFIC LEVEL OF SERVICE - 2a
SCENARIOS LANE GROUPS Intersection EBL EBT EBR WBL WET WER NBL NET NER SBL SBT SBR LOS
Cesar Total Delay 7.1 60.9 1.8 19 0.8
Chavez
and st LOS A
E A A
IA-Za
| Total Delay 27.4 117.4 40 48.1 19.9 4.9 4.3 22.4 22.2 Imperial
2nd St LOS

D D A A
Alternative 2b
This alternative differs from Alternative 2a in that both eastbound and westbound lanes would be provided through the Cesar Chavez Boulevard intersection at 2nd Street. This alternative provides two westbound left turn lanes on 2nd Street at Cesar Chavez Boulevard to provide access to the inspection booths entering Mexico, and one westbound through and right turn lane. No fixed barrier would be provided at 2n° Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard, so all eastbound traffic movements will be permitted through the intersection. Only a right turn is provided for southbound traffic on Cesar Chavez at 2nd Street. The intersection of SR-111 and 2nd Street would be modified to provide two southbound right turn lanes to facilitate the movement to the POE. Southbound right turns would be permitted at Cesar Chavez. The intersection level-of service is shown in Table 3.6.

Benefits
• Two lanes of vehicle capacity and queue storage on westbound 2nd Street • Westbound access provided to outlet mall / airport
• Left turn provided for southbound SR-111 to 2nd Street • Less change required moving into Scenario 2.

Eastbound access provided from the outlet mall/airport

Impacts
Limited traffic movement at 2^d Street and Cesar Chavez Blvd. • Calexico City personnel may be needed to assist traffic at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard
• Less capacity at CCB/2nd Street than with Alternative 2a TABLE 3.6: TRAFFIC LEVEL OF SERVICE - 2b
LANE GROUPS Intersection EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBR SBT SBR

SCENARIOS LOS NBT SBL
Chavez Total Delay 20.8 9.0 57.3 20.2 | 30.5 0.7
znd st LOS A
A E A
1A-2b
Imperial Total Delay 26.2 178.4 94.3 42.0 66.9 8.7 3.6 3.4 19.0 118.9 &
2nd St

LOS F F E A A
Alternative 2c
This alternative differs from Alternative 2a in that both eastbound and westbound lanes would be provided through the Cesar Chavez Boulevard intersection at 2nd Street and a southbound left turn on Cesar Chavez would be permitted as well as the southbound right turn. This alternative provides two westbound left turn lanes on 2n° Street to provide access to the inspection booths entering Mexico and one westbound through and right turn lane. No fixed barrier would be provided at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard, so all eastbound traffic movements will be permitted through the intersection. The intersection of SR-111 and 2nd Street would be modified to provide two southbound right turn lanes to facilitate the movement to the POE. Southbound right and left turns would be permitted at Cesar Chavez. The intersection level-of service is shown in Table 3.7.

Benefits
• Two lanes of vehicle capacity and queue storage on westbound 2nd Street • Westbound access provided to outlet mall / airport
• Left turn provided for southbound SR-111 to 2nd Street • Left turn lane provided for southbound CCB to 2nd Street • Less change required moving into Scenario 2.

Eastbound access provided from the outlet mall/airport

Impacts
• Limited traffic movement at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Blvd. • Calexico City personnel may be needed to assist traffic at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard
• Less capacity at CCB/2nd Street than with Alternative 2a or 2b TABLE 3.7: TRAFFIC LEVEL OF SERVICE - 2c
SCENARIO Intersectio

LANE GROUPS EBL EBT EBR WBL WET T NBL NET NBR SBL SBT SBR LOS
Cesar Total 45.9 84.8 73.6 44.4 3.7 59.9
Delay
Chavez
2nd st

LOS D F E A E
1A-2C
Total 65.0
Imperia 173.6 87.2 54.0 78.6 168.291.7 52.0| 52.0
Delay
&
2nd St LOS E F F D E F F D
Alternative 2d
This alternative differs from Alternative 2a in that both eastbound and westbound lanes would be provided through the Cesar Chavez Boulevard intersection at 2nd Street and one southbound through lane is provide to access the new POE during construction of Cesar Chavez. This alternative provides two westbound left turn lanes on 2nd Street to provide access to the inspection booths entering Mexico and one westbound through and right turn lane. No fixed barrier would be provided at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard, so all eastbound traffic movements will be permitted through the intersection. The intersection of SR-111 and 2nd Street would be modified to provide two southbound right turn lanes to facilitate the movement to the POE. Southbound right and left turns and through movement to the POE would be permitted at Cesar Chavez. The intersection level-of service is shown in Table 3.8.

Benefits
• Two lanes of vehicle capacity and queue storage on westbound 2nd Street • Westbound access provided to outlet mall / airport
• Left turn provided for southbound SR-111 to 2nd Street • Southbound access to new POE provided at Cesar Chavez • Less change required moving into Scenario 2.
• Eastbound access provided from the outlet mall/airport

Impacts
Limited traffic movement at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Blvd. • Calexico City personnel needed to assist traffic at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard
• Less capacity at CCB/2^d Street than with Alternative 2a, 2b or 2c TABLE 3.8: TRAFFIC LEVEL OF SERVICE
SCENARIOS LANE GROUPS. Intersection EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR LOS
Cesar Total Delay 93.8 84.873.6 107.9 16.8 83.6
Chavez
and st LOS
F F E
IA-2d
Imperial Total Delay 25.2 40.3| 30.8 23.0 | 31.2 47.5| 38.7 19.9 | 19.9 &
2nd St
LoS D D

SELECTED ALTERNATIVE
The eight alternatives were reviewed by the Technical Stakeholder Committee. Following review of eight alternatives, the committee reached a consensus on Alternative 2c. The alternatives considered and primary considerations are compared in Table 3.9. A primary reason for selecting Alternative 2 was that benefit that Alternative 2 would minimize the change needed when the northbound traffic moved to the new POE. The level of access provided by sub- alternatives d, c, b, was then discussed. The consensus was to not allow access from Cesar Chavez Boulevard directly into the POE while it was under construction. Methods to block the southbound access was discussed including paint delineation, use of a porkchop median and use of personnel.

TABLE 3.9: ALTERNATIVE COMPARISON AND SELECTION
Access
to Impacts to Consistency
SB Access Outlet Access to cc between
Scenario 1A to POE Mall Downtown Construction 1A and 1B Alternative 1 - Maximize
Southbound Vehicle
Throughput
a. Restrict SB CC and EB Very Poor Very Poor Good Poor

2nd Good
b. Restrict SB CC to RT Fair Fair Poor Fair Poor
c. Restrict SB CC to RT/LT Fair Fair Fair Fair Poor
d. SB CC all movements Fair Fair Fair Poor Poor
Alternative 2 - Balanced
East-West flow on 2nd St.

2. Restrict SB CC and EB Good Good
Poor Very Poor Good
b. Restrict SB CC to RT Fair Fair Poor Fair Good
c. Restrict SB CC to RT/LT Fair Fair Good Fair Good
d.SB CC all movements Poor Fair Fair Poor Good
Selected Alternative

3.4: SCENARIO 1B
This is a temporary traffic during construction scenario that would be in place from approximately September 1, 2018 into February, 2019.. Cesar Chavez Boulevard will be under construction during this time, so POE traffic will be directed to use SR-111 to 2nd Street for northbound and southbound border access (see Figure 3.3).

The traffic circulation alternatives involve modifications to lane geometry and signal timings at SR-111/2'd Street and at Cesar Chavez Boulevard/2nd Street, and the road segment between these two intersections. The traffic control alternative is a modified Alterative 2c that was also selected for construction Scenario IA, as essentially the same lane geometry can be used for both Scenario 1A and 1B. For the analysis of Scenario 1B, the northbound POE traffic has been added. The estimated traffic volumes associated with these alternatives are shown in Figure 3.4.

The traffic level-of service has been calculated.

The traffic circulation alternatives involve modifications to lane geometry and signal timings at SR-111/2nd Street and at Cesar Chavez Boulevard/2nd Street, and the road segment between these two intersections. For each alternative, a description of the lane geometry and permitted movements has been provided along with a summary of benefits and impacts and the results of a capacity analysis. The conceptual drawings for each alternative are shown in the appendix.

FIGURE 3.3: CIRCULATION PATTERN WITH SOUTHBOUND/NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC SHIFT SCENARIO 1b
Cesar Chavez Bivd. -Imperial
Grant St
Second St.

New ristobal Colon

UNITED STATES

NOT TO'SCALE POE
MEXICO Olfo
Ope
lateos

FIGURE 3.4: ESTIMATED SCENARIO 1B TRAFFIC VOLUMES
1B - TURNING MOVEMENT COUNTS
LEGEND
Project Intersections
Project Site
XXX → Tum Movement Count

UNITED STATES
MEXICO
Imperial Ave SR 1I1 Second Are SR 111 a Behr Saved Bd Grant SChavez Bird a Caesar Chavez Bivd 8 L 240 Lila
4094 55 1500
10459
19-70%
2107 37-
KRA

Traffic Control Alternative 2c
The conceptual layout for Traffic Control Alternative 2c is shown below. The level of service results shown below reflects those geometrics. The intersection level-of service is shown in Table 3.9.

TABLE 3.9: TRAFFIC LEVEL OF SERVICE - 2c
SCENARIOS LANE GROUPS Interestion EBL EBT/R WBL WET/R WET/R NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SHR Caver Total Delay 32.9 78.4 68.3 35.1 4.6 52.3 2.3 63.1 12.6 2nd St LOS D A D A E
1B-2C Queue 155 117 595 27 76 35 225 59
Total Delay 25.2 23.117.8 51.3 54.3 70.7
Imperial
&
2nd St

LOS B D D E
Queue 263 219 264 17 571

3.4 SUMMARY
This report section describes the information used to develop traffic circulation plans for initial traffic scenarios related to the phased opening of a new Port of Entry (POE) facility in downtown Calexico, California. Two circulation plans and traffic control plans were developed for:

Scenario 1A - to accommodate southbound traffic to the new POE that would be in place from approximately July 10, 2018 to September 1, 2018.

Scenario 1B - to accommodate both southbound and northbound traffic to the new POE that would be in place from approximately September 1, 2018 into February, 2019.

The intersection capacity results are summarized in Table 3.10. The high volume of traffic and length of queues between the POE and nearby intersections results in varying results. For Scenario 1B, the traffic impacts of both northbound and southbound travel impacts the SR-111 and 2nd Street intersection which in turn impacts the 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez intersection. The delays and queue at Cesar Chavez will depend on how well the SR-111 and 2nd Street intersections operate.

TABLE 3.10 SCENARIO 1A AND 1B LEVEL OF SERVICE SUMMARY
PM Peak Period
Traffic Avg Delay Southbound
No. Intersection LOS
Control (secs.) Queue (ft.)
Scearnio 1A
3 SR-111 and 2nd Street Signal 31.6 #766
6 Cesar Chavez and 2nd Street Personnel 45.8 D #1265
Scearnio 1B
3 SR-111 and 2nd Street Signal 57.2 E #571
6 Cesar Chavez and 2nd Street Personnel 32.9 m597
# - intersection queue may be longer than calculated
m - intersection queue impacted by flow at adjacent intersection

4.0 TRAFFIC OPERATION SCENARIO 2
This memorandum describes the traffic circulation alternatives developed to accommodate traffic following the opening of a new Port of Entry (POE) facility in downtown Calexico, California. This memorandum describes the estimated traffic impacts for the widening of Cesar Chavez Boulevard based upon the previously completed design plans.

Scenario 2 describes the final scenario accommodating both northbound and southbound traffic to the new POE with the completion of Cesar Chavez Boulevard widening project. When constructed, Cesar Chavez Boulevard will have three southbound and two northbound lanes between Grant Avenue and SR-98. The intersections of Cesar Chavez at 2n° Street and Grant Avenue will be signalized. The completion of this project is anticipated for March, 2019.

The purpose of this analysis is to evaluate the potential traffic flow associated with the completion of Scenario 2 in order to identify projects and traffic management strategies that may be needed to support efficient traffic flow. Two traffic flow options are evaluated:
1) Provide signal timings and traffic control to encourage a balance of traffic flow along a network of routes to access the new POE; and
2) Provide signal timings, lane geometric changes and traffic control to guide southbound POE traffic from SR-111 to SR-98 to Cesar Chavez Boulevard to access the new POE.

4.1 TRAFFIC COUNT VOLUMES
Daily traffic counts were updated to reflect traffic flows following the opening of the new POE.

The traffic counts were taken in November, 2018 at the same locations conducted in April, 2018 prior to the POE opening. At the time of November, 2018 counts, Cesar Chavez Boulevard was under construction, and the route was used by a limited amount of traffic. The November, 2018 traffic counts show POE-bound traffic primarily using SR-111 to 2nd Street for southbound border access.

Daily Traffic Counts
Average daily traffic volumes were obtained through machine data collection. Two locations were counted:
• SR-111 north of SR-98
• SR-111 south of 2nd Street

Peak Hour Count Volumes
The intersection turning movement counts were conducted during the weekday evening peak from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday November 7, 2018 for the following intersections:

Intersections

7. SR 111 at SR 98

8. SR 111 at Grant Street

9. SR 111 at 2nd Street

10. Cesar Chavez at SR 98

11. Cesar Chávez at Grant Street

12. Cesar Chavez at 2nd Street
The evening peak hour intersection count worksheets are shown in Appendix A.

4.2 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
There will be two options for POE traffic access when Cesar Chavez Boulevard construction is complete. One alternative is to allow traffic to access the POE from Cesar Chavez Boulevard and from SR-111 - 2n° Street. A second alternative is to channel all southbound POE traffic to Cesar Chavez Boulevard and restrict entrance from other directions. Each of these alternatives is described below.

Alternative 2A - Balanced Traffic Flow to POE
This traffic analysis reflects the use of the street network to access the new POE. The analysis reflects the proposed roadway geometrics for the widening of Cesar Chavez Boulevard.

Following the design plans, the primary access route is Cesar Chavez Boulevard; with secondary access routes available include SR-111, 2nd Street and Grant Street.

The roadway network vehicle capacity will affect travel times and should lead to the traffic flow finding a balance that equalizes travel times between the two routes. Southbound SR-111 traffic utilizing Cesar Chavez Boulevard will make a right turn at SR-98 and a left turn at Cesar Chavez Boulevard. Three lanes will be available from Cesar Chavez Boulevard to enter into the POE.

SR-111 traffic utilizing Cesar Chavez Boulevard will continue through the intersection of SR-98.

Traffic will then turn right at 2nd Street and left into the POE at the intersection of Cesar Chavez Boulevard. A single right turn will be provided at 2nd Street and a single left turn provided at Cesar Chavez.

The volumes that will use each route to access the POE have been estimated based on the available capacity for the turn movements described above. The results in a traffic distribution where between 60 to 65% of POE traffic would use Cesar Chavez and between 35 to 40% traffic would use SR-111/2nd Street. The traffic forecasts at each of the six study area intersections are shown in Figure 4.1.

The Synchro traffic model of the area was used to analyze the traffic operation of this alternative. Table 4.1 summarizes the level of service analysis results for the study area intersections using the intersection evaluation methodology described in the 2010 Highway Capacity Manual. The capacity analysis shows that with Alternative 2A, no geometric changes would be needed at any of the study area intersections, or to the lane geometry as planned for Cesar Chavez Boulevard. The lane geometry from the design of the Cesar Chavez and 2nd Street intersection was shown to accommodate traffic volumes from this alternative. The intersection level of service worksheets are provided in Appendix B.

FIGURE 4.1: ALTERNATIVE 2A TRAFFIC FORECAST
2A - TURNING MOVEMENT COUNTS
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TABLE 4.1: SCENARIO 2A - BALANCED POE TRAFFIC FLOW LEVEL-OF-SERVICE PM Peak Period
Ave.

No. Intersection Traffic Delay LOS POE-bound
Control (secs.) Queue (ft.)
1 SR-111 and SR-98 Signal 50.3 D 222
2 SR-111 and Grant Signal 35.5 D 424
3 SR-111 and 2nd Street Signal 29.0 C 124
4 Cesar Chavez and SR-98 Signal 33.7 327
5 Cesar Chavez and Grant Signal 18.5 B 141
Cesar Chavez and 2nd
6 Street Signal 46.2 D 347
Findings
This approach allows traffic to use a number of routes to and from the new POE. By spreading out the travel, the level of service is level-of-service D or better. The traffic flow that would use each route to access the new POE is governed by the intersection of Cesar Chavez and 2nd Street, and in particular the capacity of the westbound 2n° Street turn bay. With the final design plan, this left turn bay will change from two-lanes to one lane, with a shorter storage length. If more than 35-40% of POE-bound traffic uses this route, traffic will back up on 2nd Street. In this case, traffic should shift to Cesar Chavez Boulevard which will provide more vehicle capacity and less travel delay.
• SR-111 and SR-98 - a large portion of POE traffic travels through this intersection. With a balanced flow, the intersection of SR-111 and SR-98 is shown to work satisfactory. While a number of lane configurations were studied, the existing lane configuration provided the best level-of-service.
• SR 111 and Grant - Traffic operational delay is shown to be satisfactory. The Synchro model results show a queue developing at Grant Street but can move through the intersection in one cycle.
• SR-111 and 2nd Street - this intersection becomes less congested.

• SR-98 and Cesar Chavez Boulevard - the overall intersection operation is satisfactory.

The westbound left turn lane queue length is long, and could result in a back- up of traffic from the turn bay into a through lane during peak times. • Cesar Chavez Boulevard and Grant - this intersection is uncongested. • Cesar Chavez Boulevard and 2nd Street - all of the POE traffic moves through this intersection. With balanced flow, the intersection operates at LOS D.

Alternative 2B - POE Traffic to Cesar Chavez Boulevard
This traffic analysis reflects the full shift of southbound traffic access to the new POE to Cesar Chavez Boulevard. This alternative assumed required signage will be provided to inform motorists that access to the new POE is only provided from Cesar Chavez Boulevard during the peak travel period. Additionally, other access would be prohibited by restricting westbound left turns from Grant Street to Cesar Chavez and westbound left turns from Second Street. Table 4.2 summarizes the level of service analysis results for the study area intersections. The anticipated volumes associated with this traffic scenario and the intersection level of service worksheets are provided in Appendix C.

TABLE 4.2: SCENARIO 2B - POE TRAFFIC TO CESAR CHAVEZ LEVEL-OF-SERVICE PM Peak Period
Traffic Avg Delay POE-bound
No. Intersection LOS
Control (secs.) Queue (ft.)
1 SR-111 and SR-98 Modified Signal 49.6 D 589
2 SR-111 and Grant Signal 21.5 C 51
3 SR-111 and 2nd Street Signal 34.9 C 6
4 Cesar Chavez and SR-98 Signal 38.5 D 737
5 Cesar Chavez and Grant Signal 15.1 B 201
Cesar Chavez and 2nd
Street Signal 10.1 191
The intersection operations analysis shows longer queue lengths for the southbound right turn on SR-111 at SR-98 and the westbound left turn on SR-98 at Cesar Chavez Boulevard. Traffic operation on SR-111 would be improved. With the elimination of left turns from 2nd Street into the POE, traffic operations at the intersection of Cesar Chavez would be simplified and would result in less delay as compared to Alternative 2A.

FIGURE 4.2: ALTERNATIVE 2B TRAFFIC FORECAST
2B - TURNING MOVEMENT COUNTS
LEGEND
Project Intersections
Project Site
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Findings
This alternative presents the traffic impact of one route to the new POE, although in for this analysis, the small number of right-turns into the POE from 2nd Street were permitted. Two constraints impact traffic flow - the southbound right turn volumes at SR-111 and SR-98, and the left turn volumes at SR-98 and Cesar Chavez. This alternative reduces traffic on SR-111, but creates two longer traffic queues at those locations.
• SR-111 and SR-98 - this alternative results in a higher right turn volume that needs a second right turn lane to accommodate the volume. With this change, the estimated vehicle queue length is estimated to be 589 feet.
• SR 111 and Grant - with reduced traffic on SR-111, the level of service and queue lengths are reduced.
• SR-111 and 2nd Street - with reduced traffic on SR-111, the level of service and queue lengths are reduced.
• SR-98 and Cesar Chavez Boulevard - the intersection operation is satisfactory. However, the westbound left turn lane queue length is estimated at nearly 740 feet. • Cesar Chavez Boulevard and Grant - with westbound left turns prohibited, this intersection is uncongested.
• Cesar Chavez Boulevard and 2nd Street - with westbound left turns prohibited, this intersection is uncongested.
...

5.0 DEVELOPMENT OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

STRATEGIES
The purpose of this task is to present the traffic management strategy for the access to the new West Calexico Port of Entry (POE) with the completion of the Cesar Chavez Boulevard widening.

Traffic management strategies and operational approaches are identified that will improve traffic flows on roadways within the project area, address projected future traffic growth, make better use of existing capacity, and improve traffic throughput. Needed revisions to lane markings and signage are indicated.

5.1 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (ITS) TECHNOLOGIES ITS strategies are being investigated by Caltrans to provide information to motorists regarding travel speed and travel time on highways accessing both the East and West Calexico Port of Entries. The types of ITS technologies planned for implementation in the border area include:
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies - this involves the use of electromagnetic fields to identify and track tags attached to objects. RFID has been used primarily with commercial vehicles.
• Wi-Fi technologies - readers are installed along the roadway that read a vehicles Wi-Fi signal at a specific point. Algorithms are developed that take these readings to compute travel times and travel speeds.
• Coordinated signals - signal timings can be used to manage and direct the movement of vehicles. Real-time traveler information can be used not only for traveler information, but also to adjust signal timing to move vehicles based upon real-time conditions. • Changeable message signs (permanent & movable) - these signs display travel time information collected from RFID and Wi-Fi readers.

5.2 EXISTING/ PLANNED INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS Caltrans is currently designing ITS infrastructure that would be placed within and along-side highways.

This ITS system will provide real-time traveler information to motorists traveling on SR-111, SR-98 and SR-7 leading to the East Calexico POE and the new West Calexico POE. The planned ITS infrastructure includes using Wi-Fi, RFID and changeable message signs to collect and provide traveler information.

Initial locations for Wi-Fi and RFID readers and changeable message signs have been identified, but may be modified to reflect travel patterns as the project is completed.

The initial Vehicle time detection locations include:
• SR-111 and Heber Road
• SR-111 and Jasper Road
• SR-111 and Cole Road
• SR-111 / SR-98
• 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard
• SR-98 and Cesar Chavez Boulevard
• SR-98 and Cole Road
• SR-7 / SR-98
• SR-7 and Maggio Road
• SR-7 and Heber Road
The location of the portable changeable message signs are being defined but may include:
• SR-98 west of Dogwood Road
• SR-98 west of SR-7
• SR-98 east of SR-7
• Locations on I-8

5.3 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN
Based upon the forecast of traffic flow and traffic operation for the opening of Cesar Chavez Boulevard, the two traffic control plan alternatives have been developed. The traffic control plans are based upon the traffic forecasts and operations analysis described in Section 6. The potential to reduce staff traffic control has also been reviewed including the need and role of law enforcement strategies. While specific traffic management strategies are identified, the following recommendations provide a framework for the City of Calexico and Caltrans to manage border travel to the expanded Calexico West POE. The City and Caltrans may implement additional changes once Cesar Chavez widening is completed and observed traffic conditions are identified.

Alternative 2A - Balanced Traffic Flow to POE
Alternative 2a reflects the use of the street network to access the new POE using a number of routes. The analysis reflects the proposed roadway geometrics for the widening of Cesar Chavez Boulevard. The needed traffic control is shown with the primary access route of Cesar Chavez Boulevard, but also with secondary access routes available include SR-111, 2nd Street and Grant Street. The traffic control plan for Alternative 2A is shown in Figure 5.1.

POE Access Routes
Southbound POE access routes include SR-111, SR-98 and Cesar Chavez Boulevard. The access routes also include continuing on SR-111 to 2n° Street. Grant Street also provides a connection between SR-111 and Cesar Chavez Boulevard.

Signal Timing
Signal timing will be used to provide capacity to utilize all of the routes identified above. The intersection of 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez will be used to control the POE access capacity provided to Cesar Chavez Boulevard and also to the eastbound left turn movement at 2nd Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard.

Manual Staff Traffic Control
Manual staff control is anticipated at the intersection of Cesar Chavez and 2nd Street. The manual staff control should maintain the primary access from Cesar Chavez and secondary access from 2nd Street.

ITS Reader and Message Signs
The ITS infrastructure should be places as previously indicated. 2nd Street
2nd Street will be converted back to the original lane configurations prior to changes associated with the temporary Scenario 1A and 1B. This change will provide a consistent connection with the new design of Cesar Chavez Boulevard at 2nd Street. The general lane striping for the final configuration of 2nd Street is shown in Figure 5.2.

Alternative 2B - POE Traffic to Cesar Chavez Boulevard during Peak Period This traffic analysis reflects the full shift of access for southbound traffic access during the peak period to the expanded Calexico West POE from SR-111 to Cesar Chavez Boulevard. This alternative would involve use of signage to inform motorists that access to the new POE is only provided trom Cesar Chavez Boulevard during the peak travel period. In this scenario, westbound left turns from Grant Street to Cesar Chavez and westbound left turns from Second Street into the new POE would be prohibited. The traffic control plan for Alternative 2B is shown in Figure 5.3.

POE Access Routes
Southbound POE access routes include SR-111, SR-98 and Cesar Chavez Boulevard. The access routes continuing on SR-111 to 2°° Street, or at Grant Street will be restricted.

Signal Timing
Signal timing will be used to provide capacity and travel time for the movement of vehicles along the primary access route during the peak period.

Manual Staff Traffic Control
Cones prohibiting left turns on to Cesar Chavez Boulevard at Grant Street and also at 2nd Street during the peak period will need to be placed manually. Manual staff control will be needed at Cesar Chavez and 2^° Street to maintain the primary access from Cesar Chavez and to restrict for westbound traffic on 2nª Street. Access for eastbound traffic is proposed to remain open, but this travel movement should be monitored by City staff.

ITS Reader and Message Signs
The ITS infrastructure should be places as previously indicated.

Intersection of SR-111 and SR-98
The lane geometry for this intersection should be moditied as shown in Figure 5.4. Because of the higher southbound right turn volumes associated with this alternative, the southbound approach lanes are modified by adding a second right turn lane by reducing one left turn lane.

The eastbound approach lanes have also been shifted by designating a second left turn lane.

The outside lane will now accommodate both through and right turn traffic. and Street
2n° Street will be converted back to the original lane configurations prior to changes associated with the temporary Scenario IA and 1B. This change will provide a consistent connection with the new design of Cesar Chavez Boulevard at 2nd Street. The general lane striping for the final configuration of 2nd Street is shown in Figure 5.2.

Existing Signs and Pavement Markings to Modify
The following signs and pavement markings will need to be modified as part of the access changes described in Scenarios 2A and 2B.

Only show one arrow. With Alternative 2B, an electronic arrow will need to be provided to only show access during the non-peak travel times.

Modify to only one right turn arrow
Remove delineators, restripe.

Only single left turn to be
provided
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Signage Change Summary
• Revise signs on SR-111 north of SR-98 (2)
• Border directional signs on SR-98 (3)
• Add border directional sign on Cesar Chavez north of 2nd Street • Add border lane indication sign on westbound 2n° Street • Add border lane indication sign on eastbound 2nd Street.

5.3 RECOMMENDATIONS
The project team evaluated the two alternatives based on delays, access, and other project goals. Traffic Operation Scenario 2, that channeled southbound access to Cesar Chavez Boulevard, was preferred by the project team as it was considered to best address the goals of reducing City staff demands for traffic control and improving access to businesses located in the central area of Calexico by reducing travel delays on SR-111. Recommendations include:

1. Provide signage to route POE traffic to Cesar Chavez Boulevard

2. Modify SR-98 / SR- 111 intersection to provide two southbound right turns

3. Adjust signal timings at major intersections to support traffic flow to the POE using Cesar Chavez Boulevard.

4. Focus manual traffic control support at Cesar Chavez Boulevard and 2nd Street

5. Implement the Caltrans ITS projects
The preferred traffic circulation plan is shown in Figure 5.5.

Figure 5.1 Traffic Control Plan - Scenario 2A
© Reader Location
• Message Sign
98 Signal Turning Location
mperial Aver () Stall Traffic Control
Cesar Chavez Blvd. Grant St.

Primary Access
Secondary Access
* Directional Sign
Additional Detail
See Figure 5.2
*Second St.

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Figure 5.2 Lane Geometric Changes - Alternative 2A and 2B SR-111

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W 2nd Street E 2nd Street
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MATCH PROPOSED PLANS
New Port Entry Old Port Entry

Figure 5.3 Traffic Control Plan - Scenario 2B
© Reader Location
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Additional Detail
See Figure 5.4
98 Signal Turning Location
) Stall Traffic Control
Cesar Chavez Blvd. mperial Ave.

Grant St. Primary Access
Secondary Access
• Directional Sign
Additional Detail
See Figure 5.2
Second St.

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Figure 5.4 Lane Geometric Changes - Alternative 2B
SR-111
CESAR

CHAVEZ BLVD
W 2nd Street E 2nd Street

MATCH PROPOSED PLANS
New Port Entry Old Port Entry

Figure 5.5 Recommended Traffic Circulation
E Birch St
Northbound From POE
Southbound To POE
Cesar Chavez Bivd • Local Access
Grant St
No Southbound
POE Access on
Imperial Avenue
During Peak Periods
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MEXICO

ATTACHMENT NO. 2

CALEXICO

CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR

AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City of Calexico
Fernando "Nene" Torres Council Chambers
608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California
www.calexico.ca.gov
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
5:30 PM
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Javier Moreno, Mayor/Chairperson Esperanza Colio Warren Raul Ureña, Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice-Chairperson
Camilo Garcia, Council Member
Gloria G. Romo, Council Member City Attorney
Rosie Arreola-Fernandez, Council Member Carlos Campos
City Clerk
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Next City Resolution Number: 2022-55

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5:30 PM

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OPEN SESSION
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PRESENTATIONS

3. Presentation by Mr. David Aguirre, Interim Director of Imperial County Transportation Commission Regarding the Calexico West Port of Entry: Traffic Circulation Plan.

4. Introduction of Mr. Arturo Jimenez, Superintendent, Calexico Unified School District.

5. Presentation by Ms. Katie Luna, President of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Calexico.

6. Presentation by Mr. Tomas Virgen, Heffernan Memorial Healthcare District Regarding Urgent Care Clinic at 400 Mary Avenue.

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COMMISSIONER REPORTS

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED

DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS

7. Adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Emergency. (Fire Chief)

8. Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution for Fund No. 255 - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to Purchase One (1) Pressure Washer and One (1) Pressure Washer Surface for the Cleaning of Downtown Alleys and Sidewalks. (Public Works Manager)

9. Approval of Bid Documents for Alley Improvement Project Phase I and Authorize the Public Works Department to Send the Project Out to Bid. (Public Works Manager)

10. Adopt Budget Amendment Resolution for Fund No. 255 - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for Parks Improvements at Alex Rivera and American Legion Baseball Fields. (Public Works Manager)

11. Approval of Master Calendar of City Council Meetings for Fiscal Year 2022-23. (City Clerk)

12. Appointments by Mayor and Council Members to the following Commissions, Boards and Committees:
a) Mayor Moreno: Calexico Police Commission, Parks, Recreation, Beautification and Senior Services Commission, Business Improvement District and Calexico Personnel Commission. b) Mayor Pro Tem Raul Ureña: Library Board of Trustees. c) Council Member Romo: Calexico Personnel Commission. (City Clerk) •

PUBLIC HEARINGS

13. Adopt Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Calexico Finding and Determining the Public Interest and Necessity for Acquiring and Authorizing the Condemnation of Right of Way Easements for Public Street and Utilities Purposes Relating to Assessor's Parcel Numbers 058-020-024; 058-020-013; 058-020- 008; and 058-030-099, located on or about CA HWY 111, for the Weakley Street Improvement Project. (Public Works Manager)

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AGENDA
ITEM
3 IMPERIAL
Caltrans: TANSPORTATION CONNURSIO CALENIED
Calexico West Port of Entry:

Traffic Circulation Plan
October 2022
Overview
The Traffic Circulation Plan (TCP) was developed in
2019 to analyze the traffic issues related to the
opening of the Calexico West Port of Entry (POE)
Expansion Project.
• The TCP analyzed traffic operational support
scenarios prior to and post construction of the Cesar
Chavez Roadway Improvements.

Project Team
• City of Calexico
• Imperial County Transportation Commission
(ICTC)
• Caltrans
• Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG)
• U.S. General Services Administration
• U.S. Customs & Border Protection
• KOA Corporation (Lead Consultant)

COUNTY CATERIGO
Caltrans
Project Goals
* Develop efficient mobility at the
U.S. - Mexico border
* Reduce traffic delay
* Reduce the need for City staff to
provide traffic control staff
* Provide traffic circulation
strategies for the POE
Project Area
Includes major routes that provide
access to and from the Calexico
POE
• SR-111
• SR-98
LEGEND
Profoct: Sibe
Local roadways:
• Cesar Chavez Boulevard

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• 2nd Street/Anza Road
• Grant Street
Public Outreach Plan

CALEXICO (DOWNTOWN) PORT OF ENTAY
• 5 Technical Working meetings CARITA CALEXICO ESTE (CENTRO) Second Public Workshop Segundo Taller Comunitario
• 3 Community Outreach
Thursday/Jures. August 22. 2010
Carmen Durnzo Culurt Arts Conier
421 Hehleman Avo, Calezies
Workshops Opon House* Mour:
7:30em to 10:30 a.m.
12:30pm to 2:30 p.m.
:00pm 10 7:30 p.m.

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Alternative 2A
Balanced Traffic Flow to the POE.
• POE Access through Cesar Chavez - 3 Lanes
• POE Access through Highway 111 - 1 Lane
• POE Access through 2nd Street - 1 Lane
Development of significant impact at Cesar Chavez
Boulevard and 2nd Street due to multiple sources of traffic Alternative 2B
POE Traffic through Cesar Chavez Boulevard (Peak Period) • The majority of POE access would be relocated to Cesar Chavez Boulevard.
• Small amount of right turn access to the POE via
eastbound 2nd Street
• Westbound left turns to Cesar Chavez Boulevard would
be restricted from Grant Street and 2nd Street.

Less need for traffic
Selected control personnel
Option Northbound From POE
Southbound To POE Better traffic operations
• Local Acces: at Calexico West POE
entrance/exit
No Southbound
POE Access on
Alternative Imperial Avenue
During Peak Periods Better access for local
2B travel to downtown area
Improved Local Access
to Highway 111
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SR-111
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Boulevard and 2nd Street.

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southbound/northbound traffic CESAR C
on Cesar Chavez Boulevard
At New POE *Option to shift to 3
southbound/1 northbound
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lanes on Cesar Chavez
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No westbound access from y
2nd Street
Local access provided on
southbound/northbound lanes

SECOND ST,
on Cesar Chavez Boulevard,
Small number of eastbound
POE access via 2nd Street.

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Additional Detail
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MATTED STATES New
POE
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Traffic Management Strategies for POE Access
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
technologies
• Coordinated signals
• Changeable message signs (permanent &
movable)
• Improved signal system hardware
Recommendations - Alternative 2B

1. Provide signage to route POE traffic to Cesar Chavez Boulevard

2. Modify SR-98/SR-111 intersection to provide two SB right turns

3. Adjust signal timing at:

SR98/SR-111 CCB/Grant
SR 98 / Cesar Chavez 2nd Street/Cesar
Boulevard Chavez Boulevard

4. Focus manual support at Cesar Chavez Boulevard/2nd Street

5. Implement Caltrans ITS project
Thank You
ATTACHMENT NO. 3
LUIG

CALEXICO

CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR

AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City of Calexico
Fernando "Nene" Torres Council Chambers
608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California
www.calexico.ca.gov
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
5:30 PM
Council Members City Manager
Lewis Pacheco, Mayor/Chairman David B. Dale
Bill Hodge, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman
David Romero, Council Member City Attorney
Rosie Arreola-Fernandez, Council Member Carlos Campos
Morris Reisin, Council Member
City Clerk
Gabriela T. Garcia
Next City Ordinance Number: 1201
Next City Resolution Number: 2019-21

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
5:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call.

Public Comments.
(Not to Exceed 3 Minutes) This is the time for the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items only. The Mayor will recognize you and when you come to the microphone, please state your name and place of residence for the record. While members of the public are encouraged to participate, it is unlawful to disturb or delay the Council meeting with personal or slanderous remarks. The City Council is prohibited by State law from taking action or discussing items not included on the printed agenda. Please Adjourn to Closed Session.

A "Closed" Session of the City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/ Calexico Financing Authority may be held in accordance with state law which may include, but is not limited to, the following types of items: personnel matters, labor negotiations, security matters, providing instructions to real property negotiators and conference with legal counsel regarding pending litigation.

The Closed Session will be held in the City Hall Conference Room located at 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California. Any public comment on Closed Session items will be taken before the Closed Session. Any required announcements or discussion of Closed Session items or actions following the Closed Session will be made in the City Council Chambers, 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico, California.

CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
The People of the State of California v. Santo Tomas, Inc., et al, Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU000792

2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 352 E. First Street
Agency Negotiation, David Dale, City Manager and Miguel Figueroa, Assistant City Manager Negotiating Parties: Valley Orthopaedic Clinic, Inc.

Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Calexico v. Jose M. Rodriguez, et al.

Superior Court of California, County of Imperial, Case No. ECU08939

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One (1) potential case

CALEXICO CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO REDEVELOPMENT

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
6:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Mission Statement Pledge.

Invocation by Elder Andrew McBride, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Closed Session Announcements.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

ANNOUNCEMENTS
These proceedings may be viewed on the City of Calexico website at www.calexico.ca.gov the Friday following the City Council meeting.

Mayor Pacheco will have community office hours to hear the concerns of the citizens the fourth Tuesday of the Month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at City Hall in the City Manager's Conference Room, 608 Heber Avenue, Calexico.

PRESENTATIONS

5. Badge Presentation by Chief Gerardo to Ms. Mayra Soto, Parking Enforcement Officer.

6. Presented by ICT Staff and Consultant on the Calexico West Port of Entry: Traffic Circulation Plan.

PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
NOTE: (Not to Exceed 3 Minutes) This is the time for the public to address the City Council on any item not appearing on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The Mayor will recognize you and when you come to the microphone, please state your name and place of residence tor the record. While members of the public are encouraged to participate, it is unlawful to disturb or delay the Council meeting with personal or slanderous remarks. If the item you wish to comment on is a consent item, please comment now. The City Council is prohibited by State law from taking action or discussing items not included on the printed agenda. If the item you wish to comment on is on the public portion of the agenda, we will take your comment when we get to the item on the agenda. Please direct your questions and comments to the City Council.

CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency or Calexico Financing Authority and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately by the City Council.

7. Approval of City Council/Calexico Community Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency/Calexico Financing Authority Minutes for Meetings of January 24, 2018, February 7, 2018 and May 15, 2019.

8. Warrants from April 27, 2019 to May 10, 2019 and City Salaries from April 27, 2019 to May 10, 2019.

9. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Authorizing the County of Imperial to Administer and Enforce its Underground Storage Tank and Water Well Regulations within the Calexico City Limits.

10. Consideration of Contract for IVC Work Study Program for FY 2019-2010.

11. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Adoption of a Continuing Disclosure Undertaking Policy and Authorizing Certain Actions Related Thereto.

12. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Approving the City's Investment Policy Including Certain Revisions Thereto.

ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION

DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS

13. Pre-Qualified Applicants for the 2019 Sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks.

14. Approve Debt Management Policy.

15. Authorize the City Manager to Sign Supplemental Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for Cesar Chavez Blvd. Improvements Federal-Aid Project No. HPLUL-5168(017).

16. Award the Bid Proposal from Aggregate Products Inc. in the amount of $5, 136,634.26 and Authorize City Manager to Sign Construction Agreement for Street Improvement Project Asphalt Rubber Composite Layer Overlay on Designated Streets Project No. 2019-400.

17. Award Bid Proposal from Flo-Systems, Inc, in the Amount of $39,598.94 for the Purchase of One (1) Grit Chamber Pump for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

18. Appointment by Council Member Romero to the Personnel Commission.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT
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THE CITY COUNCIL/CALEXICO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE ST# DAY OF JUNE 2019 AT 5:30 PM AT THE FERNANDO "NENE" TORRES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 608 HEBER AVENUE, CALEIXCO, CALIFORNIA.

THE DATE, HOUR AND PLACE DULY ESTABLISHED FOR THE HOLD OF SAID MEETING.

CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pacheco called the closed session portion of the agenda at 5:35 p.m.

ROLL CALL
Mayor: Lewis Pacheco
Mayor Pro Tem: Bill Hodge
Council Member: David Romero
Council Member: Rosie Arreola-Fernandez
Council Member: Morris Reisin
PUBLIC COMMENTS - No public comments.

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Council convened in closed session at 5:36 p.m. to discuss the following:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
The People of the State of California v. Santo Tomas, Inc., et al, Imperial County Superior Court, Case No. ECU000792

2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 352 E. First Street
Agency Negotiation, David Dale, City Manager and Miguel Figueroa, Assistant City Manager Negotiating Parties: Valley Orthopaedic Clinic, Inc.

Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Calexico v. Jose M. Rodriguez, et al.

Superior Court of California, County of Imperial, Case No. ECU08939 • 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One (1) potential case
Council reconvened from closed session at 6:30 p.m.

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SUCCESSOR AGENCY/CALEXICO FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA - 6:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pacheco called the regular portion of the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m.

ROLL CALL
Mayor: Lewis Pacheco
Mayor Pro Tem: Bill Hodge
Council Member: David Romero
Council Member: Rosie Arreola-Fernandez
Council Member: Morris Reisin

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Attorney Campos led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

MISSION STATEMENT PLEDGE
City Manager Dale led those present in reciting the City's Mission Statement Pledge.

INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Elder Andrew McBride from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Campos reported on Item No. 1, Litigation with Santo Tomas - He reported for the record that on a 5-0 vote of the Council, the City Council did approve a settlement agreement with Santo Tomas, Inc. and Juan Carlos Gonzalez upon execution by both parties, this will allow for the temporary opening of part of Santo Tomas.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Ten Hodge, seconded by Council Member Romero and passed unanimously to approve the agenda as presented.

PRESENTATIONS
BADGE PRESENTATION BY CHIEF GERARDO TO MS. MAYRA SOTO, PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Item was tabled to the next Council Meeting.

PRESENTED BY ICTC STAFF AND CONSULTANT ON THE CALEXICO WEST PORT OF ENTRY: TRAFFIC CIRCULATION PLAN.

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Chief Gerardo commented that the traffic circulation plan has been a joint effort between the Calexico the Police Department, KOA Engineers, Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC) and Caltrans. Chief spoke on behalf of the project and which will alleviate costs to the city.

Virginia Mendoza, ICTC, presented the Calexico West Port of Entry (POE): Traffic Circulation Plan. She explained the plan has analyzed the traffic issues related to opening the new Port of Entry in Calexico and traffic operational support to ensure efficient traffic operations related to the expansion of the West Calexico POE. The Project Team was comprised of the City of Calexico, ICTC, Caltrans, Southern California Association of Governments, US Government Services Administration, US Customs & Border Protection and KOA Corporation. Mr. Clyde, KOA Corporation presented the project goals and project phases and scenarios for traffic circulation.

Ms. Mendoza answered questions presented by the public regarding traffic congestion on Highway

98. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Ben Horton addressed the Council regarding city pride and spoke about D-Day on June 6" and addressed the conditions of the Veterans Monument. He also spoke about mattresses being dropped off at crossroad center and the costs to clean up and requested assistance from the City.

He presented a total economic development model for the community.

Gloria Guzman spoke with regards to feral cats in the city and her efforts to feed and control the cat population. She pointed out the various issues in the city with regards to the cat population.

She also spoke on the homeless population in the city.

Pedro Ortiz commented the council is not taking the merchants into consideration and addressed the conditions under which they are currently working. He invited the Council Members to go and speak with the merchants to listen to their problems. He also addressed the issue of sale of marijuana within the city.

Oreda Chin, Imperial Valley Cancer Support Center, invited the council and public to an open house on June 12, 2019 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at 601 Heber Avenue, Calexico.

Alberto Alvizu addressed the Council regarding permits and licenses for the merchants and wanted to bring to their attention that as swap meet merchants they are in one or two locations. He commented a special permit is requested for cach location. He requested that Calexico change to have one license for any location within the city.

Joong Kim stated he felt the felt the city staff has the ability to conduct its own traffic circulation plan. He stated he was happy for the Santo Tomas merchants. He asked the City to work in the best interest of the city.

Brenda Martinez, Las Palmas Swap Meet Owner, commented the vendors from Santo Tomas swap meet are welcome as Las Palmas. She commented on the conditions at Las Palmas which will be evolving soon and all vendors will be welcome.

John Renison spoke on behalf of the Santo Tomas vendors and their current economic situation.

He commended the City on vote for mediation.