2023_01_05 CTOC Minutes DRAFT
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DRAFT MINUTES CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 6210 W. MYRTLE AVE. - BLDG. A, SUITE 111/112 GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 JANUARY 5, 2023 6:00P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Sund called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Christopher Sund, Chair Paul Marsh, Vice Chair Bryon Joyce, Commissioner Tim Sprague, Commissioner Absent: Marc Floyd, Commissioner Patrick Lowry, Commissioner Also Present: Patrick Sage, Transportation Planner Purab Adabala, Deputy Director Yunpei Zhang, Transportation Planner Kevin Link, Transit Administrator 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA - WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the agenda for the January 5, 2023 Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission, as submitted. Motioned by Commissioner Bryon Joyce, seconded by Vice Chair Paul Marsh AYE: Chair Christopher Sund Vice Chair Paul Marsh Commissioner Bryon Joyce Commissioner Tim Sprague Other: Commissioner Marc Floyd (ABSENT) Commissioner Patrick Lowry (ABSENT) Passed 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the minutes from the December 1, 2022 meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission, as written. Motioned by Vice Chair Paul Marsh, seconded by Commissioner Bryon Joyce AYE: Chair Christopher Sund Vice Chair Paul Marsh Commissioner Bryon Joyce Commissioner Tim Sprague Other: Commissioner Marc Floyd (ABSENT) Commissioner Patrick Lowry (ABSENT) Passed 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mr. Sage reported that there no citizens were present to provide comments. 6. TRANSIT UPDATES Mr. Link gave a presentation on the following transit projects and programs: Microtransit City-Wide Project Phase I pilot project recap Main objectives for the Phase II project Status of Phase II project Bus Stop Advertising Program Advertising kiosks/panels & wraps Vice Chair Marsh commented that the senior population is not as tech-savvy as other populations regarding the Glendale Onboard smartphone app that can be used for scheduling trips. Mr. Link understood and relayed that scheduling by telephone remains available. Commissioner Joyce asked about promotions for Glendale One targeting out-of-town visitors for the Super Bowl. Mr. Link said there were promotions on buses and the City’s website. Mr. Sage suggested placing promotional material in hotel lobbies. Chair Sund inquired about revenues for the bus stop advertising. Mr. Link replied that the City receives 60% of the revenue generated by the advertising. He cited a goal of $25,000 to $30,000 annually with the current 26 locations and noted revenue would increase with more locations. Commissioner Sprague inquired as to the reason for the decrease in ridership from 2014-15 to present. Mr. Link stated that rideshare companies have cut into some ridership. Mr. Link relayed this was not just an issue in Glendale. It is an issue regionally and nationally. Mr. Link is optimistic that the Glendale One service using the smartphone app will attract new riders. 7. GLENDALE 2023 RAISE GRANT APPLICATION Mr. Sage provided a brief overview of the federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program and Glendale's project for FY2023 round of applications. Vice Chair Marsh asked if the project elements located in the downtown Glendale area were part of the renovations considered by the study group for downtown renovations. Mr. Sage said the project would dovetail nicely into any other downtown project and staff will coordinate with other city departments if grant monies are awarded. Vice Chair Marsh inquired if some downtown renovation group could assist with the funding match. Mr. Sage indicated this could be part of the conversation. Commissioner Joyce inquired if the sidewalk ramps will all be new construction or a modification to the existing ramps. Mr. Sage replied that some locations will require new ramps and others would be modifications to the existing ramps. ACTION BY CTOC: Motion to support the FY2023 RAISE grant application for the Central Glendale Infrastructure Improvements Project. Motioned by Chair Christopher Sund, seconded by Vice Chair Paul Marsh AYE: Chair Christopher Sund Vice Chair Paul Marsh Commissioner Bryon Joyce Commissioner Tim Sprague Other: Commissioner Marc Floyd (ABSENT) Commissioner Patrick Lowry (ABSENT) Passed 8. FY2022 GLENDALE ONBOARD (GO) PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT - DRAFT Ms. Zhang presented the draft FY2022 Glendale Onboard Program Annual Report, which included the following information: Proposition 402: Background and Projects GO Program and the role of CTOC FY2020-21 financial summary of the GO Program, including revenues and expenditures Updates on active GO Program funded projects ACTION BY CTOC: Approval of the draft FY2022 Glendale Onboard Program Annual Report as presented and to recommend the report to City Council. Motioned by Chair Christopher Sund, seconded by Vice Chair Paul Marsh AYE: Chair Christopher Sund Vice Chair Paul Marsh Commissioner Bryon Joyce Commissioner Tim Sprague Other: Commissioner Marc Floyd (ABSENT) Commissioner Patrick Lowry (ABSENT) Passed 9. DEPUTY DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Adabala gave an update on the following: Northern Parkway El Mirage Alternative Access 99th Avenue to Agua Fria River 87th Avenue to 99th Avenue Regional Project I-10 and Loop 101 Interchange 10. COMMISSIONER UPDATES Chair Sund expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve on the CTOC as a commissioner and the Chair. He hopes his role and efforts have brought a positive difference to the citizens of Glendale as it pertains to transportation issues. Mr. Sage said that Chair Sund was a very thoughtful and dependable Chair and appreciated his service. Vice Chair Marsh suggested that after a six-month absence Chair Sund could apply to be on the Commission again. Mr. Sage concurred and said this was certainly encouraged. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Vice Chair Marsh requested an item on the upcoming expiration of the Proposition 400 Maricopa County transportation sales tax. Commissioner Joyce asked if the Commission could have a follow-up on upcoming bond-funded road projects and how the City would mitigate the impacts of inflation. Commissioner Sprague asked if staff would consider sending out a survey to paratransit users to find out the reason for the decline in ridership. Mr. Sage will follow up with Mr. Link and provide information at an upcoming meeting. 12. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission will be held on February 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. 13. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Marsh adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. The Citizens Transportation Oversight Commission meeting minutes of December 1, 2022 were submitted and approved this 5th day of January 2023. ____________________________________ Patrick Sage Recording Secretary