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Local Program" to provide modes of transportation, and commented on the importance of continuing to voice that to the OCTA Board. Committee member Benavides noted the importance of connecting with the OCTA Board members and have staff, Cordoba and Council to come up with a strategy for them and at possibly the next meeting have some type of a report on those strategies would be, noted Council sits on a variety of boards and may likely sit with some of the OCTA Board members and get the message to them, and requested at the next meeting have some type of report on what those strategies would be. Vice Chair Martinez requested a representative from OCTA, either the project manager or CEO Darrell Johnson, attend a future meeting to provide an update. 3. 1 -5 CENTRAL CORRIDOR PROJECT — RAMPS AT FIRST STREET Mr. Galvez provided background information on the OCTA 1 -5 Central Corridor project adding the project is anticipated to relieve regional congestion on the freeway by adding HOV lanes in both directions, noted adding the lanes would have significant impact at Broadway and Main, discussed the outreach schedule, noted the alternative studies are complete and reviewed the alternatives for Main & Broadway and First Street at the 1 -5. Mr. Galvez noted for the Main & Broadway site, staff is recommending the option of the removal of the HOV on- ramps; and recommends a "no build" for the First Street ramp. Vice Chair Martinez noted OCTA is having their Long Range Transportation Forum from November 13 -15 and encouraged staff, colleagues, residents to attend and voice their opinion on their long -range transportation plan. Vice Chair Martinez noted support of staff's recommendation of a no -build at the First Street ramp. Committee member Benavides agreed with Vice Chair Martinez noting the need to be more vocal and let representatives know of our position. Chairman Sarmiento noted support for staff's recommendation for "no- build" and requested that be conveyed to the OCTA and its director, and noted he would like to keep the option open for staff to look at design opportunities in the future for the First Street corridor and the Saddleback Inn parcel and Zoo. 4. DISCUSSION ON SIGN CODE Ms. Haluza provided background information on the sign code, reviewed sign permit activity and the planned sign programs, and commented on a new provision in the code to allow large commercial centers and major attractions to design a custom sign programs which allows a great degree of flexibility. Ms. Haluza noted the sign code was approved by Planning Commission and will come to the Council for approval on December 2, 2013. Development & Transp. Council Committee Minutes November 7, 2013