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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-09-2018 MTC Minutes FINAL Minutes - FINAL 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 Robin 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. Robin 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. Mr. Logan Hunter requested an analysis of Route 3A and 3B double decker usage and leave behinds for the next MTC agenda. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. FINAL Minutes – Mass Transportation Committee Meeting of May 9, 2018 Page 2 MINUTES 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 L ane 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 FINAL Minutes – Mass Transportation Committee Meeting of May 9, 2018 Page 3 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. 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. Robin Kisinger 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: 07/11/2018