The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About07-11-2018 - MTC Agenda - Final Packet G:\Transportation Division\_Transportation Committees\MTC Committee\FY 2018 Service Complaints: Complaints regarding bus service or routes are to be directed to the Transit Coordinator at 781-7531. Reports of complaints/commendations are available to the public upon request. MISSION: The purpose of the Mass Transportation Committee is to assist with the ongoing public transit program in the City and Cal Poly. As requested, the Committee provides advisory recommendations and input to the Council regarding routes, schedules, capital projects, fares, marketing and additional services. ROLL CALL: John Osumi (Chair – Business), Cheryl Andrus (Vice Chair - Cal Poly), Denise Martinez (Disabled), Louise Justice (Member at Large), Robin Kisinger (Senior), James Thompson (Technical), David Figueroa (Alternate), Vacant (Student), Vacant (Alternate) ANNOUNCEMENTS: None 0 min. PUBLIC COMMENT: 10 min. At this time, the public is invited to address the Committee concerning items not on the agenda but are of interest to the public and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Mass Transportation Committee. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person. The Committee may not discuss or take action on issues that are not on the agenda other than to briefly respond to statements or questions, or to ask staff to follow up on such issues. MINUTES: May 9, 2018 (Attachment 1) PRESENTATION: 1. SLO Safe Ride - Mike Linn, Owner/Co-Founder (Figueroa) 10 min. ACTION ITEMS: 2. MTC Meeting Schedule: Frequency, Time and Location 10 min. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 3. Committee Items 0 min. a) None 4. Staff Items 40 min. a) Transit Manager’s Report b) 12 Month Update on SRTP ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting will be held September 12th, 2018 The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs, and activities. Please contact the Clerk or staff liaison prior to the meeting if you require assistance. Agenda Mass Transportation Committee City/County Library Community Room, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Wednesday, July 11, 2018 – 4:30 pm Page 1 of 5 G:\Transportation Division\_Transportation Committees\MTC Committee\FY 2018 PRESENTATION: Agenda Item 1: SLO Safe Ride, Mike Linn SLO Safe Ride is a ground transportation operator/charter service servicing San Luis Obispo County. Presentation by Owner/Co-Founder Mike Linn on services they provide. ACTION ITEMS: Agenda Item 2: Committee Items – MTC Meeting Frequency Increase Per MTC Bylaws’, the MTC Committee will set the upcoming year’s schedule by the start of the next fiscal year. Action has been taken on this at the May 9th Meeting with a new time proposed. However, this creates a challenge with securing a specific location (room) with any consistency. Further there is a request from member Figueroa to consider the frequency of the meetings. MTC will vote on this matter. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Agenda Item 4a: Staff Items – Transit Manager’s Report General verbal update on the events, happenings, promotions, ongoing projects, data and status of the transit program, these include: Agenda Item 4B: Staff Items – SRTP Update General verbal update on the on accomplishments and key performance indicators based on the effects of the changes down with regard to the Short-Range Transit Plan. The next meeting will be held: September 12th, 2018 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Minutes - May 9, 2018 (Attachment 1) Page 2 of 5 Minutes - DRAFT MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Mass Transportation Committee was called to order on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Mr. John Osumi, Chair. MTC Members Present John Osumi Chair – Business Cheryl Andrus Vice Chair – Cal Poly Louise Justice Member at Large Robyn Kisinger Senior James Thompson Technical Torina Wilson Student David Figueroa Alternate (Departed at 3:14 p.m.) MTC Members Absent Denise Martinez Disabled City of SLO Staff Present Gamaliel Anguiano Transit Manager OATH OF OFFICE Swearing in of Ms. Robyn Kisinger and Mr. David Figueroa. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mr. Logan Hunter, City resident, informed the Committee he spoke with Mr. John Guyton, First Transit Safety Manager, regarding the limited usage of the double decker bus, and urged for the elimination of the Phillips/Pepper loop bus stop. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. MINUTES Page 3 of 5 DRAFT Minutes – Mass Transportation Committee Meeting of March 14, 2018 Page 2 MOTION: Ms. Torina Wilson moved to approve the Minutes of the Mass Transportation Committee Meeting as is for March 14, 2018; Ms. Justice seconded. Motion passed unanimously, carried 7-0. ACTION ITEMS Agenda Item #1: Re Vote on MTC Recommendation on Phillips Lane Bus Stop Closure Due to a procedural error during the last meeting, a Re-consideration for a re-vote was entertained. MOTION: Ms. Louise Justice moved to not re-vote last meeting’s decision; Ms. Toina Wilson seconded. Motion passed unanimously, carried 7-0. Agenda Item #2: Election Officers Current officer positions were scheduled to expire. At this time the Committee appointed the Chair and Vice Chair. By consensus, the Committee agreed to appoint Mr. John Osumi as Chair and Ms. Cheryl Andrus as Vice Chair, carried 7-0. Agenda Item #3: Approve Annual Regular Meeting Schedule Committee discussion centered around changing the meeting time for later in the day to increase public participation. MOTION: Ms. Louise Justice moved to change the meeting start time to 4:30 p.m., Mr. David Figueroa seconded. Motion passed unanimously, carried 7-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS Agenda Item #4: Committee Items a.) Student Transit Survey Results Ms. Torina Wilson independently created a survey to have a better understanding of student needs and demands. This survey was conducted during the month of April and received 137 responses. Ms. Torina Wilson’s findings were an overall understanding that most students are unaware of what is available to them in terms of transportation needs. Agenda Item #4: Staff Items a.) Senior/Disabled 31-Day Discounted Pass Schedule Fare Increase Mr. Gamaliel Anguiano reminded the committee that the 31-Day Senior/Disabled pass increase from $14.00 to $16.00 will go into effect on July 1, 2018. Page 4 of 5 DRAFT Minutes – Mass Transportation Committee Meeting of March 14, 2018 Page 3 b.) Transit Manager’s Report Mr. Gamaliel Anguiano informed the committee about the following: • March 12: CalACT, the California Association for Coordinated Transportation, recognized SLO Transit as the 2018 Transportation System of the Year. • May 3: Transit was awarded assistance funding for capital projects, such as new shelters with solar power lighting. • May 24: Public Works Farmer’s Market night • May 28: K-12 students ride for free • June 18: the official start of the summer schedule • July 1: Senior/Disabled 31-Day Discounted Pass increase goes into effect ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Ms. Robyn Kissinger moved to adjourn the meeting; Mr. James Thompson seconded. Motion passes unanimously, carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 3:39 p.m. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Minutes prepared by Ms. Lareina Gamboa, Recording Secretary. APPROVED BY THE MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2018 Page 5 of 5