MEETINGS OF THE Boards of Directors Joint Meeting of Valley Metro Valley Metro Valley Metro RPTA RPTA and Rail Valley Metro Rail Date Thursday, November 10, 2016 Starting time 11:15 a.m. Meetings to occur sequentially Location Valley Metro Lake Powell Conference Room (10A) 101 N. 1st Avenue, 10th Floor Phoenix If you require assistance accessing the meetings on the 10th floor, please go to the 13th floor or call 602-262-7433. VALLEY METRO • 101 N 1ST AVE • STE 1300 • PHOENIX AZ • 85003 • 602-262-7433 November 2, 2016 Board of Directors Thursday, November 10, 2016 Lake Powell Conference Room 101 N. 1st Avenue, 10th Floor 11:15 a.m. Action Recommended 1. Public Comment on Agenda Action Items (blue card) 1. For information The public will be provided with an opportunity at this time to address the Board on all action agenda items. Up to three minutes will be provided per speaker to address all agenda items unless the Chair allows more at his/her discretion. A total of 15 minutes for all speakers will be provided. 2. Minutes 2. For action Minutes from the September 22, 2016 Board meeting are presented for approval. 3. Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with the City of 3. For action Phoenix for Federal Transit Administration Pass-Through Grants Scott Smith, Interim CEO, will request that the Board of Directors authorize the Interim CEO to execute the IGAs and change order with the City of Phoenix for the listed grants. 4. Regional ADA Paratransit Service Update 4. For information Scott Smith, Interim CEO, will introduce Ron Brooks, Accessible Transit Services Manager, who will provide an update on Implementation of Regional ADA Paratransit Service. 5. Future Agenda Items Request and Report on Current 5. For information Events and discussion Chair Williams will request future agenda items from members, and members may provide a report on current events. VALLEY METRO • 101 N 1ST AVE • STE 1300 • PHOENIX AZ • 85003 • 602-262-7433 6. Next Meeting 6. For information The next meeting of the Board is scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 2016 at 11:15 a.m. Qualified sign language interpreters are available with 72 hours notice. Materials in alternative formats (large print, audiocassette, or computer diskette) are available upon request. For further information, please call Valley Metro at 602-262-7433 or TTY at 602-251-2039. To attend this meeting via teleconference, contact the receptionist at 602-262-7433 for the dial-in-information. The supporting information for this agenda can be found on our web site at www.valleymetro.org. 2 DATE AGENDA ITEM 1 November 2, 2016 SUBJECT Public Comment on Agenda Action Items PURPOSE The public will be provided with an opportunity at this time to address the Board on all action agenda items. Up to three minutes will be provided per speaker to address all agenda items unless the Chair allows more at his/her discretion. A total of 15 minutes for all speakers will be provided. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION None COST AND BUDGET None COMMITTEE PROCESS None RECOMMENDATION This item is presented for information only. CONTACT Scott Smith Interim Chief Executive Officer 602-262-7433 [email protected] ATTACHMENT None VALLEY METRO • 101 N 1ST AVE • STE 1300 • PHOENIX AZ • 85003 • 602-262-7433 DATE AGENDA ITEM 2 November 3, 2016 Minutes of the Valley Metro RPTA Board of Directors Thursday, September 22, 2016 12:15 p.m. Meeting Participants Councilmember Thelda Williams, City of Phoenix, Chair Councilmember Suzanne Klapp, City of Scottsdale, Vice Chair Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff, City of Glendale, Treasurer Councilmember Eric Orsborn, City of Buckeye Councilmember Brigette Peterson, Town of Gilbert Councilmember Sharolyn Hohman, City of Goodyear Supervisor Steve Gallardo, Maricopa County Vice Mayor Dennis Kavanaugh, City of Mesa Vice Mayor Jon Edwards, City of Peoria (phone) Councilmember Skip Hall, City of Surprise Mayor Mark Mitchell, City of Tempe Councilmember Kathie Farr, City of Tolleson Members Not Present Councilmember Jim McDonald, City of Avondale Councilmember Kevin Hartke, City of Chandler Councilmember Jack Palladino, City of El Mirage Councilmember Rui Pereira, Town of Wickenburg Chair Williams called the meeting to order at 1:16 p.m. 1. Items for Citizens Present Ms. Ramirez said I'm from Mesa city from 644 West Main Street, Lot 1188. And I would like to share that I am a mother and I have six children and they depend on me. One of them has autism. And I'm very concerned and stressed about the situation that we're living and what's going to happen with my three children, because my community is being impacted and many times it has said that it's not due to the light rail, but it's due to the light rail that they're being affected. We've been given until about May of 2017 to, as part of the eviction notice, to leave, but we're very concerned about the materials and property and every investment that we put into our homes and how is that going to impact us in the future to live. I’m also concerned about at the City of Mesa City Council they noted that there are no funds and if funds are only available for citizens and residents. And when I obtained the property they never asked me when I purchased it if it was a resident or a citizen. I contribute to the community, I pay my bills, I pay taxes, I pay rent, and the color of money applies to VALLEY METRO • 101 N 1ST AVE • STE 1300 • PHOENIX AZ • 85003 • 602-262-7433 everyone not individuals. Ms. Triona said my name is Yolanda and I'm from the City of Mesa and I want to express also my concern about what's been shared. There is a document that references an analysis about how the impact of light rail would be upon residents of the community and it has been and it is affecting us as shown in the document. And we understand that with the City of Mesa the owner of the property they're trying to redevelop the property, and we would like some assistance or be recognized monetarily to be able to move out, be relocated or transferred someplace else because of the issue that the property owner would like to sell. We've been told to leave and we've been told that there are alternatives and we would like the alternatives to be provided to us so the people at the mobile park can leave. We would like resolution on the matter and someone to help us and address us, and thank you for your time and may God bless you. Ms. Kerruth said good afternoon. My name is Ms. Kerruth and I come from Mesa Royale. I would like to talk on the same matter as my friends here are talking about that if you want the property, if you want to use it, please pay us and we'll leave. It was noted that the train was going to improve the service in the area, which it has been and we're happy, because on the fixed route bus it used to take longer. Yes, it is an improvement, but it is impacting our lives. We've gone to the Mesa City Council asking for assistance and help we haven't gotten any. We're looking for you all to help us out and to save our community where lots of children, lots of youth and folks live in the area, and we're looking for assistance to be able to move. We are all in the hands of God. You are in the hands of God. We trust in God and we're looking for your assistance and your support. As my friend was saying, we are up to date with all our bills, we pay our taxes, we pay everything, and we're looking just for your help, your assistance in helping us come out of this situation. Dr. Hererra said good afternoon. Sylvia Hererra on behalf of the Mesa Royale residents. I'm here and I'm going to reference a memo that was issued in April 20, 2011. It was issued in regard to the Central Mesa Light Rail Extension. It's called the "Environmental Justice Technical Memo." In it you have to issue those in regard to the impact on low-income communities and communities of various ethnicities. And so in the report it does specifically say that in that area, which the study area included Sycamore to Mesa Drive, and it says, "All along the route with two exceptions lie entirely and within and adjacent to these areas there's a high concentration of low income and/or minority populations." 2 Well, you know, we beg to differ on the minority because and, in fact, it's a majority in that vicinity. I'm here to talk to not only what the report says but what has happened since light rail was proposed and actually was initiated in the area. The report says "Economic redevelopment may have the effect of increasing property values which would have a positive benefit for those who currently own property in the corridor, but may possibly have a negative effect on those who rent and who may not be able to afford the higher rents that often accompany higher land values." Well, what has happened is that these people not only the people of Mesa Royale but other trailer parks on Main Street are being relocated. The property owners are selling their properties for $2 million and yet the low-income community has no place to go.