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CITIZENS TRANSPORTATION
OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
5850 West Glendale Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85301
City Hall, Room B-3
March 5, 2015
6:00 Pm
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
Action: Review and approval of the February 5, 2015 meeting minutes.
Ill. Call to the Audience
An opportunity will be provided at this time for the public to address the Citizens
Transportation Oversight Commission (CTOC). Citizens are requested not to exceed a
three-minute time period for their comments.
Action: For information.
IV. Approval of the Agenda
Approval of the order of meeting agenda items.
Action: Review and approve the agenda for the March 5, 2015 CTOC meeting.
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V. Public Input—Commissioners and Staff(5 Min.)
As part of public outreach for the GO Program, Commissioners and staff will share public
comments obtained from a variety of sources including the Bicycle Committee, GO
Program public meetings, or informal discussions with citizens.
Action: For information and discussion.
VI. Manager's Report (5 Min.)
The GO Transportation Program Administrator will review recent activities related to
implementation of the GO Transportation Program.
Action: For information and discussion.
VII. New River Multiuse Pathway Project(20 Minutes)
Bill Passmore,the City of Glendale's Project Manager for the New River Multiuse
Pathway project, will provide a project overview and status update.
Action: For information and discussion.
VIII. Draft GO Transportation Program Performance Audit Report(Fy2009-11) (50 min.)
Purab Adabala, Senior Transportation Analyst,will introduce the performance audit
process for the Go Transportation Program. Karin M. Smith and Scott Bryant,
consultants, will present the findings from the performance audit.The presentation will
discuss efforts to evaluate overall program performance, consistency with voter intent
and the timely, cost-effective delivery of program projects.
Action: For information, discussion, and possible action to accept the FY2009-11 GO
Transportation Program Performance Audit report.
IX. Glendale Light Rail Transit Update (15 Minutes)
Debbi Albert will provide a status update on Glendale's light rail transit initiative.
Action: For information, discussion and possible action.
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X. Future Agenda Items
This opportunity is provided for Commissioners to suggest future agenda items or tours
and provide announcements of general information.
Action: For information and discussion.
XI. Next Meeting Time
Meeting times are being targeted for 6:00 P.M. on the first Thursday of the month. The
next meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2015.
Action: For information.
XII. Adiournment
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Please contact transportation staff at(623) 930-2940 at least three (3)days prior to the
meeting for special accommodations. Hearing impaired persons please use the Arizona Relay
Service at 1-800-367-8939.
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Ms. Smith opened the floor for questions.
Commissioner Cameron asked how all the projects were determined for the GO
Program. Ms. Albert explained that a 61-member panel met frequently to establish a
new transportation plan with recommended projects, and the projects were included in
the ballot approved by voters. Commissioner Cameron praised staff on a job well done
regarding the number of project from the original list that have been completed or are
underway.
Commissioner Woodman inquired as to why the audit goes all the way back to FY2009
and only through FY2011. Mr. Adabala explained the delays in the process such as
pending project invoices,timeframe for approval of audit funds and time for
management to review and respond to observations and recommendations.
Commissioner Podzius complimented the department on the amount of projects
completed via the GO Transportation funds, and inquired as to the determination of
funds available for various projects. Ms. Albert explained that projects chosen are
determined by the GO program, the 2009 Transportation Plan and input from CTOC on
changes to projects in the program. Mr. Adabala added that the GO Proposition states
that GO funds should be used to maximize outside funding.
Commissioner Podzius stated that readjustment in bus schedules on routes 138 and 186
should be a relatively easy fix for audit compliance. Ms. Albert commented that bus
schedules are based on usage and changes must support demand, in addition there
must be funds in the budget for an increase related to the route changes. Vice Chair
Schmitt noted that if the cost and usage does not justify the change, it is not beneficial
to change the schedules to only satisfy the audit. Ms. Colbath explained that staff takes
changes in bus schedules very seriously because residents do base their home
purchases, schooling and employment on the availability and quality of transit services.
ACTION BY CTOC:Approval to accept the findings of the GO Transportation Program
Performance Audit Report (Fy2009-11) and forward it to City Council for their
consideration.
(Motion: Commissioner Woodman; Second: Commissioner Cameron;
motion carried unanimously)
IX. Glendale Light Rail Transit Update
Ms. Albert announced that staff will be addressing high capacity transit during the City
Council workshop on March 17th, and asked for any input regarding the future nature of
transit in the City that that the Commissioners would like to share with Council. The
Commission reached a consensus that it would not provide a statement of position
regarding the future nature of high capacity transit in Glendale for the City Council
workshop on March 17.
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X. Future Agenda Items
Potential future agenda items identified included:
• A presentation on the I-10/1-17 Corridor Plan "Spine Study."
• A presentation on the process for inter-jurisdictional project funding.
Xl. Next Meeting Time
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday April 2, 2015 in Room B-3 in City Hall.
XII. Adjournment
Chair Grose adjourned the meeting at 7:55 PM.
Ja es Grose, Chair
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Please contact transportation staff at (623) 930-2940 at least three (3) days prior to the
meeting for special accommodations. Hearing impaired persons please use the Arizona Relay
Service at 1-800-367-8939.
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