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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 16, 1983 (50)PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice thereof having been published in accordance with law and affidavit of publication being on file in the office of UNMET TRANSIT the City Clerk, Mayor Olson called for the Public Hearing NEEDS HEARING regarding unmet transit needs within the City of Lodi. (An earlier Public Hearing morning this matter had been held at 3:00 p.m., 11/16/83 in the Community Doom of the Lodi Public Library with no members of the public being present to give testimony). A brief report regarding Dial -a -ride and recent ridership statistics was presented by Assistant City Manager Glenn. The following information regarding the City of Lodi's Transit Productivity Improvement Committee Meeting which took place at City Hall at 2:30 p.m. on 11/2/83 was presented for Council's information. "A meeting of the City of Lodi's Transit Productivity Improvement Catmittee took place at 2:30 p.m., November 2. The location was the City Manager's office, Lodi City Hall. In attendance were Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenn, Mrs. Margrave (cab oarpany owner), Dallas Stafford (driver), Shirley Kleim (representing riders), and myself (representing COG staff) . Mr. Glenn opened the meeting and explained that the purpose was to discuss productivity improvements to the Lodi Dial -a -ride service. Specifically required to be discussed were the reccmre_ndations made by the latest system Performance Audit, completed in January, 1983. Ms. Glenn went over the Performance Audit findings. He stated that the Lodi Dial -a -Ride had adapted various goals and objectives, which he proceeded to enumerate. Also, since the Audit was dome, the City had begun keeping track of vehicle service hours. Following Mr. Glenn's opening remarks, I clarified sane of the purposes and requirements relating to transit system Performance audits. I noted the actions already taken by the City of Lodi, and asked Mr. Glenn if he thought the findings of the Performance Audit had been implemented to the maximum feasible extent. Mr. Glenn replied that they had. Mr. Glenn next handed out score monthly Dial -a -Ride statistic sheets for the period January-Septenber, 1983. I noted that the number of regular (full fare) riders was very small, and wondered if those in attendance felt the Dial -a -Ride was perceived as being only for the elderly and handicapped. i Both Mr. Glenn and Mrs. Margrave agreed that was probably the case, although Mr. Glenn noted that the statistics did show a slight increase in regular riders over the 9 --month period. A general discussion then ensued about some specific coaxcerns as well as overall system policy. It was noted that the system was not set up to accomodate advance ,4 requests for rides; rather, the system was designed to respond on demand within 30 minutes after receiving a call for service. A specific issue was raised concerning the placement of benches in the downtown area, with the possible need for more benches being expressed. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ms. Kleim mentioned the possible need for a limited Saturday (COMID) service. She also questioned the policy which charged full fare to a caretaker/parent of a handicapped child rider, and expressed her feeling that such caretakers should be allow&xl to ride for free. Mr. Glenn promised to reevaluate that particular policy. I asked about the number of multiple riders - by City policy, up to three people can ride for the price of one if going to and frcan the same locations. Mr. Glean replied that the number was very Lv all. Also mentioned were the number of requests for service to the Lodi Greyhound station (slight) and the Amtrak Am►bus (nil). Someone asked about the possiblity of serving the Arbor Mobile Home Park in Acampo. Mr. Glenn replied that it would be difficult to provide such a service because the system was presently operating at near capacity; also, the responsibility was not Lodi's but rather San Joaquin County's. Concerning County matters, Mr. Stafford mentioned that the Woodbridge full fare and reduced fare tickets were identical, making it impossible to distinguish one frau the other. I promised to raise this issue with Ms. Doralee Boles, San Joaquin County Transit Coordinator. Mr. Glenn praised the upcccning Lodi Rotary %Cit b prcmution, in which the Rotarians would supply local seniors with thousands of free Dial -a -Ride tickets, to be distributed through numerous downtown businesses. The proration is scheduled for a three-month period beginning with the up- aping holiday season. I reminded everyone about the upcoming two unmet transit needs hearings, to be held by the Lodi City Council at 3:00 and 8:00 p.m., November 16. I gave Mr. Glenn several copies of a COG -designed promotional flyer, some of which he proceeded to pass out to those in attendance. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m." Ms. Doralee Boles of the San Joaquin County Public Works Department addressed the Council extending appreciation to the Council for including the Woodbridge area in its Dial -a -Ride Program. There were no other persons in the audience wishing to speak on the matter, and the public portion of the hearing was closed. No formal action was taken by the Council on this matter following discussion. MINUTES PUB -,TC HEARING UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS CITY OF LODI NOVEMBER 16, 1983 :x:00 P.M. Present- Mayor Evel}-rn M. Olson, Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenn, Public 'brks Admiriisi-.ratiime Assistant Sharon Blaufus, COG Representative Gary Dickson, and City Clerk Alice Reirdh Also present were representatives of City Cab Cct;pany and the Lodi News ,A--ntinel There were no persons in the audience; therefore the public hearing eras adjourned at approximately 3:05 p.m. Attest: •V Alice H. RE City Clerk 'JT ICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS WITHIN THE CITY OF LODI NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, November 16, 1983 at the hour of 3:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the Lodi City Council will conduct a Public Hearing at the Lodi Library Community Room, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, California, to receive testimony concerning the unmet transit needs within the City of Lodi. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on Wednesday, November 16, 1983 at the hour of 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereaftLir as the matter may be heard, the Lodi City Council will conduct a second Public Hearing in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, to receive testimony concerning unmet transit needs within the City of Lodi. - - Information regarding this matter may be obtained in the Office of the City Clerk. All interested persons are -;nvited to present their views. Written statements may be filed with the City Clerk at any time prior to the hearings scheduled herein and oral statements may be made at said hearings. Dated: November 2, 1983 BY ORDER OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL Alice M. Reimche City Clerk 21 »� SAN 1OAOUIN COUNTY COUNCIL Of GOVERNMENTS IM EAST NAZEUTON AVENUE STOCKTON. CALIFORNIA 93205 TELEPHONE 1719) 944.2233 November 7, 1983 M E M 0 R A N D 'U M T0: COG staff and Mr. Jerry Glenn FROM: Gary Dickson RE: Highlights of meeting held November 2, 1983 A meeting of the City of Lodi's Transit Productivity Improvement Committee took place at 2:30 p.m., November 2. The location was the City Manager's office, Lodi City Hall. In attendance were Assistant City Manager Jerry Glenn, Mrs. Margrave (cab company owner), Dallas Stafford (driver), Shirley Kleim (representing riders), and myself- (representing yself(representing COG staff). Mr. Glenn opened the meeting and explained that the purpose was tc) discuss productivity improvements to the Lodi Dial -a -Ride service. Specifically required to be discussed were the recommendations made by ti.c latest system Performance Audit, completed in January, 1983. Mr. Glenn went over the Performance Audit findings. He stated that the Lodi Dial -a -Ride had adopted various goals and objectives, which he proceeded to enumerate. Also, since, the Audit was done, the City had begun keeping track of vehicle service hours. Following Mr. Glenn's opening remarks, I clarified some of the pur- poses and requirements relating to transit system performance audits. I noted the actions already taken by the City ofLodi, and asked Mr. Glenn if he thought the findings cf the Performance Audit had been implemented to the maximum feasible extent. Mr. Glenn replied that they had. Mr. Glenn next handed ouc some monthly Dial -a -Ride statistic sheets for the period January -September, 1983. I noted that the number of regular (full fare) riders was very small, and wondered if those in attendance.felt the Dial -a -Ride was perceived as being only for the elderly and handicapped. Both cir. Glenn and Errs. Margrave agreed that was probably the case, although Mr. Glenn -noted that the statis- tics did show a slight increase in regular riders over the 9 -month period. %OV 1003 • COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN • CITIES OF STOCKTON, LODI. TRACY, MANTECA. ESCALON, RIPON 0 -Memorandum -Page Two November 7, 1983 A general discussion then ensued about some specific concerns as well as overall system policy. It was noted that the system was not: set up to accomodate advance requests for rides; rather, the system was designed to respond on demand within 30 minutes after receiving a call for service. A specific issue was raised concerning the placement of benches in the downtown area, with the possible need for more benches being expressed. Ms. Kleim mentioned the possible need for a limited Saturday service. She also questioned the policy which charged full fare to a caretaker/ parent of a handicapped child rider, and expressed her feeling that such caretakers should be allowed to ride for free. Mr. Glenn pro- mised to reevaluate that particular policy. I asked about the number of multiple riders - by City policy, up to three people can ride for the price of one if going to and from the same locations. Mr. Glenn replied that -the number was very small. Also mentioned were the number of requests for service to the Lodi Greyhound station (slight) and the Amtrak Ambus (nil). Someone asked about the possibility of serving the Arbor Mobile Home Park in Acampo. Mr. Glenn replied that it would be difficult to provide such a service because the system was presently operating at near capacity; also, the responsibility was not Lodi's, but rather San Joaquin County's. Concerning County matters, Mr. Stafford men- tioned that the Woodbridge full fare and reduced fare tickets were identical, making it impossible to distinguish one from the other. I promised to raise this issue with Ms. Doralee Boles, San Joaquin County Transit Coordinator. Mr. Glenn praised the upcoming Lodi Rotary Club promotion, in which the Rotarians would supply local seniors with thousands of free Dial - a -Ride tickets, to be distributed through numerous downtown businesses. The promotion is scheduled for a three-month period beginning with the upcoming holiday season. I reminded everyone about the upcoming two unmet transit needs hearings, to be held by the Lodi City Council at 3:00 and 8:00 p.m., November 16. I gave Mr: -Glenn several copies of a COG -designed promotional flyer, some of which he proceeded to pass out to those in attendance. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. GCD:gms