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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.
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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
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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