HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-2012 MTC Minutes FINALApproved January 9, 2013 MTC regular Meeting
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM
990 PALM ST.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2012
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Elizabeth Thyne called the meeting to order at 2:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Susan Rains, Elizabeth Thyne, Art Apruzzese, Jody Frey, Louise Justice,
and Jean Long
Absent Todd Katz
Staff: John Webster
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Betty Kennedy indicated that there was not enough notice given about the recent
marathon that affected Route 3. Mr. Webster responded that there was a
miscommunication with First Transit staff regarding the event and that steps have been
taken to eliminate similar issues in the future.
A. CONSENT ITEMS
A-1. Approval of September 12, 2012 Regular Meeting
Ms. Justice noted that Mr. Webster had also introduced Laura Mallory, First Transit
Regional Director at the last meeting.
Ms. Justice moved to approve the minutes as amended. Mr. Apruzzese seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no discussion items.
C. ACTION ITEMS
C-1. SLO Transit Program of Projects (POP)
Mr. Webster reported that the Council had already approved the POP (as presented in
agenda packet) on November 11, 2012. He gave an overview, stating that the emphasis
as expected was on operations and preventative maintenance.
Geoff Straw, RTA executive Director, discussed the equipment and need for the ticket
kiosk at the Downtown Transit Center.
Ms. Thyne discussed the need for solar lights in or near bus shelters, noting that the
Laurel Lane/Orcutt Lane shelter was in need of lighting in some form. Mr. Webster noted
that there was an approved California Emergency Management (CAL-EMA) grant for
bus stop security projects that will fund this kind of equipment. He also noted that the
State bonds have been sold and the funding is anticipated to arrive in late December 2012
or early January 2013.
There was general committee discussion.
Mr. Apruzzese moved to recommend the draft POP as presented.
Ms. Rains seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously
C-2. Advisory Body Recommendations
Mr. Webster discussed the Advisory Goals compiled, noting that there was an emphasis
on the need for more paid staffing, to have more marketing funding support, and
maintaining evening service.
There was general committee discussion on the comments that other members had
submitted for consideration.
Jody Frey moved to direct staff to incorporate discussion points into a final draft report
for member review and then upon member approval, move forward submitting to
Council.
Ms. Justice seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously and Mr. Webster will send the final version to the City
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Clerk and provide members an electronic copy.
D. INFORMATION ITEMS
D-1. Transit Manager’s Report
D-2. Operating-Performance Reports
Mr. Webster presented highlight discussion on the reports as presented.
MEMBER COMMENTS
Ms. Long discussed the Cal Poly class (Eugene Jud) discussion being held regarding re-
designing a bus/pedestrian plaza.
The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m. to the regular meeting of January 9, 2013 to be held
at 2:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Woske, Recording Secretary