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Transit Advisory Committee

Transit Advisory Committee

Thu, August 8, 2024

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Transit Advisory Committee — August 8, 2024


This was a regular meeting of the Transit Advisory Committee, chaired by Frank Quint and held at Petaluma City Hall. One member, Helen Heal, was absent. The session ran from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with no general public comment.


Microtransit Update Presentation


Staff member Arce presented an update on Petaluma's microtransit program. The minutes do not detail the specific content of the presentation, but committee members responded positively, offering favorable feedback about the program's progress and direction.


Approval of Minutes — July 11, 2024


The minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting were not available for approval due to technical issues and were carried over to a future meeting.


Transit Advisory Committee Meeting Times


Staff member Hall brought forward a discussion item requested by committee members regarding the scheduling of regular meetings. After discussion, the committee agreed to shift its regular meeting time from the second Tuesday of the month, 4:00–6:00 p.m., to the third Tuesday of the month, 5:00–7:00 p.m. The new schedule will take effect beginning with the October 2024 meeting.


Purchase and Installation of Ten Transit Shelters — Tolar Manufacturing


Staff member Hall presented a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the purchase and installation of ten transit shelters and associated amenities from Tolar Manufacturing Co., Inc. The purchase would be made through the CalACT/MBTA Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, a mechanism that allows local agencies to piggyback on pre-negotiated contracts to streamline procurement. The minutes do not specify the total cost of the purchase. Following general discussion, the committee voted unanimously to recommend the resolution to the City Council.


Vote: Moved by Pocekay, seconded by Abrams. Carried 6–0. (Abrams, Culross, Quint, Pocekay, Tarr, Vazquez-Izaguirre in favor; Heal absent; none opposed or recused.)


Transit Manager Report


Staff members Hall and Arce provided the Transit Manager Report. The minutes do not detail the specific content of this report.


Key Takeaways


Microtransit is on track: The committee received a positive update on Petaluma's microtransit program, though specific metrics or milestones were not detailed in the minutes.
Meeting schedule is changing: Starting in October 2024, the Transit Advisory Committee will meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:00–7:00 p.m., giving residents an extra hour in the evening to attend.
Ten new bus shelters recommended for approval: The committee unanimously voted to send a resolution to City Council approving the purchase and installation of ten new transit shelters via a cooperative purchasing agreement — a move that could meaningfully improve rider comfort across the transit network.
July minutes delayed: A technical issue prevented approval of the prior meeting's minutes; they will be revisited at a future meeting.

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Agenda items (5)

General Business
1General BusinessMicrotransit Update Presentation
Procedural (1)
2ProceduralApproval of Minutes for the meeting of July 11, 2024
Public Hearing
3Public HearingTransit Advisory Committee ­ Meeting TImes
4Public HearingResolution Approving the Purchase and Installation of Ten Transit Shelters and Amenities from Tolar Manufacturing CO, Inc., via the CalACT/MBTA Cooperating Purchasing
5Public HearingTransit Manager Report

Additional votes recorded in minutes

Recommend Resolution Approving Purchase and Installation of Ten Transit Shelters from Tolar Manufacturing

aye 6 · absent 1
Dennis Pocekayaye
Eric Vazquez-Izaguirreaye
Frank Quintaye
Fred Tarraye
Gail Abramsaye
Helen Healabsent
Patti Culrossaye

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CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE City Hall Council Chamber 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 MINUTES Thursday, August 08, 2024 CALL TO ORDER – 4:00 P.M. Chair Quint called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Gail Abrams, Patti Culross, Frank Quint, Fred Tarr, Eric Vazquez-Izaguirre, Dennis Pocekay ABSENT: Helen Heal GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT During General Public Comment, the public is invited to make comments on items of public interest that are within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction and that are not listed on the current agenda. Public comments are limited up to three minutes per person. Depending on the number of persons wishing to address the Council, time will be allocated in equal shares totaling no more than twenty minutes, subject to the Council’s discretion (Cal. Gov’t. Code §54954.3(a), Petaluma City Council Rules, Policies and Procedures, III). None PRESENTATIONS 1. Microtransit Update Presentation Staff Member Arce provided a Microtransit Update Committee discussion followed. Committee members had positive feedback for the Microtransit program. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Approval of Minutes for the meeting of July 11, 2024 Due to technical issues, the Minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting
were not available. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 3. Transit Advisory Committee - Meeting Times Staff Member Hall explained that some Committee members requested a discussion on preferred meeting days/times. After discussion it was agreed that moving the Transit Advisory Committee meeting days from the second Tuesday of the month from 4:00pm – 6:00pm to the third Tuesday of the month from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. The meeting date and time change will be reflected at the October 2024 meeting. 4. Resolution Approving the Purchase and Installation of Ten Transit Shelters and Amenities from Tolar Manufacturing CO, Inc., via the CalACT/MBTA Cooperating Purchasing Agreement Staff Member Hall presented the staff report General discussion followed Motion to recommend to City Council the Resolution Approving the Purchase and Installation of Ten Transit Shelters and Amenities from Tolar Manufacturing CO, Inc, via the CalAct/MBTA Cooperating Purchasing Agreement was made by Pocekay, seconded by Committee Member Abrams Vote: Carried 6-0 Yes: Abrams, Culross, Quint, Pocekay, Tarr, Vazquez No: None Absent: Heal Recused: None COMMITTEE COMMENT Council Member Pocekay Committee Member Vasquez Committee Member Abrams Committee Member Tarr Chair Quint Committee Member Culross STAFF COMMENT 5 Transit Manager Report Staff Member Hall Staff Member Arce ADJOURNMENT Chair Quint adjourned the meeting at 5:30 P.M.