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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/2024 - SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD - AGENDA - Regular Meeting Senior Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, November 13th, 2024-11:30am Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins 80526 Zoom – See Link Below 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present – b. Board Members Absent – c. Staff Members Present – d. Guest(s)- 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6. REOCCURRING BUSINESS a. Recent City Council Activity b. Correspondence c. Six Month Calendar Update d. Joint Project Discussion Volunteer Opportunities for Older Adults. Review meeting with Loveland SAB. Participation for this Senior Advisory Board Meeting will be in person at the Fort Collins Senior Center located at 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins, CO, 80526. You may also join online via Zoom, using this link: Senior Advisory Board Zoom Meeting Link Meeting ID: 840 4392 2080 Passcode: 811785 Online Public Participation: The meeting will be available to join beginning at 11:30 am. Participants should try to sign in prior to the 11:30 am meeting start time, if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Board or Commission. To participate: • Use a laptop, computer, or internet-enabled smartphone. (Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio). • You need to have access to the internet. • Keep yourself on muted status. Masks Strongly Recommended in Indoor Public Spaces While there are currently no public health orders in place, Larimer County Public Health officials strongly recommend that well-fitting, high-quality masks are worn in crowded indoor spaces. For more information, please visit fcgov.com/covid Senior Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING 7. GUEST SPEAKERS AND BOARD DISCUSSION a. Seth Lorson, Senior Transportation Planner with FCMoves & Kaley Zeisel, Transfort Director 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Work Plan review 9. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS-Roundtable minute 10. COMMITTEES, EVENT ATTENDANCE & ONGOING INITIATIVES a. Housing: b. Transportation c. Safety & Wellness d. Office on Aging e. Outreach to isolated communities f. Senior Center g. Future Speaker Ideas 11. UPCOMING EVENTS & OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT Senior Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – 11:30 AM The Fort Collins Senior Center 1. CALL TO ORDER 11:35 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present -Deanna O’Connell, Debbie Bradberry, Myles Crane, David Kovach, Joe Glomboski, Sarah Schilz b. Board Members Absent – Suzanne King, Karen Miller c. Staff Members Present –Susan Gutowski, Sarah Olear, Lisa Hays 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - none 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. David motioned to approve the minutes; Myles seconded. All approved 6. REOCCURRING BUSINESS a. Recent City Council Activity – Susan Gutowski – No report b. Correspondence – None c. Six Month Calendar Update - No report 7. GUEST SPEAKERS AND BOARD DISCUSSION a. Colleen Meyer, Northern Colorado Director for A Little Help. 1. Formed in 2005 by a group of Washington Park Neighbor in Denver. ALH helps older neighbors age well in place by connecting them to an important resource that is plentiful in every community: good neighbors. 2. See Slide presentation. b. Diane Tjalkens, Grants Program Administration for the City of Fort Collins 1. Prioritizes needs for funding in the areas of housing, homelessness, poverty and community development. 2. See Slide presentation. c. Brian Kingsley and Dave Montoya with Poudre School District 1. Explanation and discussion of the proposed Mil Levy. 2. See Slide presentation. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Work plan and annual report review – time will be spent in the next meeting to discuss these items. b. Committees, Event Attendance & ongoing initiatives – No report a. Housing – Sarah S. b. Transportation – Alicia c. Safety & Wellness – Deanna d. Office on Aging – Joe e. Outreach to isolated communities – Suzanne f. Senior Center – Sarah O g. Future speaker ideas – Myles 8. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS-Roundtable minute – a. Myles shared information about UNC’s Frontiers of Science program. 9. UPCOMING EVENTS & OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Candidate Forum at the Fort Collins Senior Center on 10/10 from 2:00-4:30 pm. Registration required 10. ADJOURNMENT – 1:27pm Date Meeting Agenda Item Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Work Session Land Use Code Update: Commercial Corridors and Centers Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Council Meeting 2nd Ordinance of City Budget, Resolution regarding eritage Annex, Resoluation Appeal Findings: Rescue Mission Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 Work Session Strategic Trails Plan Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Work Session Mobile Home Park Local Enforcement of State Law Options Transfort City of Fort Collins Transfort Optimization Plan Senior Advisory Board November 13, 2024 2 Agenda 1. Welcome and Intros 2. Transfort Overview 3. Project Overview 4. Project Work Plan 5. Public Involvement Plan 6. Discussion 7. Next Steps Transfort Service Overview Transit Master Plan Staffing, Service, and Ridership Levels Budget Overview 4 Transfort Overview • Service began in 1974 – 2024 *50th Anniversary* • 23 Routes • Campus Circulator (Horn) • Regional/Commuter Route (FLEX) • Bus Rapid Transit (MAX) • 53 bus fleet • 4.5 million annual rides in 2019 • Dial-A-Ride Paratransit Service • 160 Employees 5 2019 Transit Master Plan (TMP) 6 Staffing Levels 100%2019 2022 2024 91% 72% Areas of Improvement: 1. Work Schedule • Less split shifts • Added breaks • Consistency 2. Pay & Benefits • Increased wages • Benefitted positions 3. Safety & Wellbeing • Added Supervisors • Added Enforcement • On-site Counseling 4. Training and Onboarding • Onboarding & Training Specialist • Continuing Education Program 7 Service Levels Resumed Service: • Route 19 • MAX Evenings • Holiday Service • Route 6, 7, HORN Saturday Service • Route 2, 8 Evening Service • HORN 10-Minute Frequency • MAX 10-Minute Peak Frequency Suspended Service: • Sunday • Routes 11/12 • Frequency on 7, 16, 19 • Late Night MAX (post 10 pm) • Night Service on 6, 7, 16 2019 2020 2024 100% 52.9% 77.4% 8 Ridership Recovery - 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000 500,000 2019 2020 2024 9 Transfort’s 2019 Operational Actual Expenses Transfort’s 2019 $17.6M budget is divided into these four main expense categories. “Other Expenses” includes operational critical items such as technology, insurance, land and building maintenance, and wireless service. Personnel, 54.98% Transportation Svcs (DAR, DAT, & fixed route contracted service), 11.04% Vehicle Repair Svcs & Fuel, 21.43% Other Expenses , 12.54% 2019 Expenses 10 Budget Gap $2.70 $10.00 Amount (in millions) Gap in operational budget 2019 vs 2025 Gap to build out the Transit Master Plan $12.7 million annual budget gap 11 System Optimization & Microtransit Given our resources, what is the most optimal way to deliver service to the community? Assess our service development methodology, our existing service, and a prioritized buildout of the Transit Master Plan elements. Project Overview Context Purpose Process 13 Why Are We Doing This? To redesign a system that is fiscally sustainable and minimizes barriers To create a dialogue with the community around what Transfort could be in the future Confirm Transit Master Plan principles with the community To define what Transfort routes and services should look like (where they go, how often they run, who they primarily serve, etc.) for the next 5-10 years To operationalize the 2050 tax revenue and the community’s support of transit 14 About the Project Project Vision: Develop an optimized transit service plan based on confirmed Transit Master Plan (TMP) principles, equitable engagement, and resource constraints. Outcome: A five-to-10-year strategic plan that plots a course for: -Ridership growth -Improved transit services consistent with community needs -Prioritization of TMP concepts, given existing resources -Possible use of new, innovative transit services 15 Project Process Work Plan, Kick off Best Practices, Literature Review Background, Current Conditions Innovation Zone Analysis Vision and Prioritization Scenario Development 5-10 Year Direction, Final Report Project Work Plan Phases and Tasks Schedule 17 Project Phases 1. Project Work Plan and Kick-Off 2. Best Practices and Literature Review 3. Background and Current Conditions 4. Innovation Zone Discovery and Analysis 5. Vision and Prioritization Management 6. Scenarios and Trade-Offs 7. Recommendations and Engagement 18 Phase 1 – Project Work Plan & Kick-Off • Develop detailed work plan • Develop public involvement plan (PIP) • Facilitate kick-off meeting 19 Phase 2 – Best Practices & Literature Review • Optimization Plan • Identify and document post- pandemic best practices • Innovation Zone Plan • Identify and document micro- transit best practices and literature 19 20 Phase 3 – Background & Current Conditions • Conduct agency review • Compare best practices with current conditions • Provide preliminary recommendations 21 Phase 4 – Innovation Zone Discovery & Analysis • Develop innovation zone goals, objectives, and vision • Assess potential Innovation Zone boundary • Identify service levels and fleet needs • Cost benefit analysis of the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) app 22 Phase 5 – Vision & Prioritization • Create community engagement material based on Phase 1 - 4 • Engage with community about vision for Transfort 23 Phase 6 – Scenarios & Trade-Offs • Develop scenarios based on community feedback and resource constraints • Test scenarios with Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) 23 24 Phase 7 – Recommendations & Engagement • Implementation Plan for optimized fixed route services and innovative services • Engage with community and stakeholders to finalize recommendations • Provide final recommendations 24 25 Year-Long Project Schedule 20252024 AugJulJunMayAprMarFebJanDecNovOctSeptAug Phase 1: Project Work Plan & Kick-Off Phase 2: Best Practices & Literature Review Phase 3: Background & Current Conditions Phase 4. Innovation Zone Discovery & Analysis 5. Vision & Prioritization Engagement 6. Scenarios & Trade-Offs 7. Recommendations & Engagement Community Outreach Phase Planning Phase Public Involvement Plan Principles Audiences Partners 27 Guiding Principles Engage Equitably Develop a Dialogue Communicate Effectively Meet People Where They Are 28 Target Audiences • Fort Collins residents • Transit users • Transit-dependent populations • Latino/a/e and Spanish-speaking community members • Black community members • Older adults • Youth/schools • Community members with lower incomes • Individuals with Disabilities • Community members who are unhoused • Transit/active modes/sustainability advocates • Business representatives 29 Engagement Activities In-Person Events • Open houses • Intercept events • Focus group meetings • Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings • Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings Hybrid/Virtual Engagement • Online surveys w/ interactive maps • Boards & commissions meetings • Hybrid meetings where possible, in combination with in-person 30 Partner Organizations Relevant OrganizationsTarget Audience Variety of organizationsFort Collins Residents Transit Accessibility Committee; NFRMPO; FC Community Action Network (FCCAN)Transit Users Fuerza Latina; La Familia/The Family Center; The Community Focus GroupLatiné and Spanish-Speaking Community Members Cultural Enrichment Center of Fort CollinsBlack Community Members Fort Collins Senior CenterOlder Adults Poudre School District; Bohemian Foundation; Cultural Enrichment Center of Fort CollinsYouth/Schools The Community Focus Group; City of Fort Collins Community Connectors; The Matthews House; FCCAN Lower-income Community Members, Transit Dependent Community Members Disabled Resource Services; City of Fort Collins Disability Advisory Board; Dial-A- RideIndividuals with Disabilities The Murphy Center/Homeward Alliance; Catholic Charities; Fort Collins Rescue MissionUnhoused Community Members The Climate Equity Committee; Fort Collins Bike Coop; Bike Fort Collins Transit/Active Modes/Sustainability Advocates Chamber of Commerce; Downtown Development Authority; Campus West Merchants Assoc.; Midtown Business Improvement District; North Fort Collins Business Association; Fort Collins URA Business Representatives Discussion 31 Mentimeter Discussion Question https://www.menti.com/bl3o15oqw9dw CODE 9136 2595 33 Next Steps Upcoming Three Months: •Go live with website •Complete best practices and literature review •Complete Transfort agency review •Prepare for first phase of public outreach •Focus groups •Online survey Questions? 35 November 13, 2024 – Transfort Optimization Plan Questionnaire for Senior Advisory Board 1. If you or the group you represent use Transfort currently, how do you/they use it? (select all that apply) Commuting to work School/education Medical appointments Errands (Groceries, shopping, etc) Social or leisure activities Other/Fill in the blank Do not use Transfort 2. What would need to change for you or the group you represent to use Transfort more? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 3. Considering Transfort’s existing system, what currently works well? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 4. What do you see as the primary challenges to using Transfort today? (select all that apply) Frequency (how often the bus arrives) Geographic Coverage (bus does not go where I need) Hours of operation On time performance (bus is late) Customer Service (bus drivers, travel training, desk clerks) ADA Accessibility (bus stop configuration, sidewalks/approach, onboard comfort) Bus stop locations Safety and security System too complicated (transfers, information not available or hard to understand) Other/Fill in the blank 5. Please rank how you think Transfort should prioritize future services? (1 – 7)  Service for transit dependent populations  Service for those who would otherwise drive  Service for commuters  Service for seniors  Service for individuals with disabilities  Service for college students, staff, faculty  Service for youth (under 18) 6. What time of day do you or those you represent typically travel and what mode do you/they use? (select one for each time of day) a. Morning (5a-10a) Drive Bus Walk/bike Do not travel b. Midday (10a-2p) Drive Bus Walk/bike Do not travel c. Afternoon (2p – 6p) Drive Bus Walk/bike Do not travel d. Evening (6p – 10p) Drive Bus Walk/bike Do not travel 7. Who should we be including as part of this study’s process? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 8. What would a successful outcome of this project look like? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 9. With limited resources, how should Transfort prioritize improvements? (choose one) Improve frequency but reduce geographic coverage Expand geographic coverage but reduce frequency 10. Please rank the Transit Master Plan goals by importance to you or those people you represent. (1 – 6; 1 being most important)  Expand Bus Rapid Transit in locations with transit-supportive land-uses.  Increase Frequencies to keep up with increasing demand as land-use becomes denser.  Expand Coverage of the transit network to low density areas through mobility innovation zones.  Add Regional Routes to connect Fort Collins to more surrounding communities and provide options for commuters.  Improve Connections to transit by leveraging the layered network from the Transportation Master Plan and developing strategic mobility hubs on the core transit network.  Modernize Transfort’s operations by adopting new autonomous and electric vehicle technologies, partnerships with mobility providers, and the latest information-sharing platforms. Work Plan City of Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board (SAB) 2024 Work Plan Summary Statement: Consistent with our Mission and the City of Fort Collins’ Strategic Budgeting for Outcomes, the Senior Advisory Board serves as advisors to the Fort Collins City Council on programs and policies that help older residents live full and interesting lives, continuing to contribute and participate in our vibrant community. Primary Functions of the Senior Advisory Board: Sharing a concern for aging members of our community, the Board assumes responsibility for involvement in a network of senior agencies and organizations to remain aware of issues, needs, and occurrences that are relevant to older/aging adults: • Larimer County Office on Aging Advisory Council • Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities in Larimer County (PAFC) • Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging at CSU • Various City Boards and Commissions and other relevant organizations pursuing similar goals with focus on neighborhood livability issues including but not limited to affordable housing, transportation access and mobility, and safety. Our priorities are to provide education to this community about the aging process, to inform and be informed, to advocate for a good quality of life and to encourage networking among the various groups that deal with senior issues. We participate in important community events throughout the year. We communicate information describing the needs and challenges of our older population and highlight the value and benefits of older people to our community. Work Areas for 2024 Prioritization 1. Neighborhood Livability and Social Health a. Education: We will learn and engage in discussion to help the Council work towards solutions for the senior community housing need by periodically attending the Affordable Housing Board’s and the PAFC’s Housing Priority Group’s meetings, as appropriate. We will also remain open and receptive to the general voice of older people in the community and their thoughts and opinions on local housing needs. We will actively seek out speakers from various industries, non- profits, health, and lifestyle advocates and others to give us a broad perspective in this and other areas regarding older people. b. Advocacy: We will work on ways to educate all members about the housing needs of seniors. We will share with Council our deliberations regarding improvement to senior housing options. c. Outreach: We will share, as appropriate, with the Affordable Housing Board and other organizations what we know and have learned regarding the housing needs of seniors. 2. Transportation a. Education: We will learn and engage in discussion to help the Council work towards solutions for the senior community’s transportation needs by periodically attending Transportation Board meetings as well as those of PAFC’s Transportation Priority Group. We will also remain open and receptive to the general voice of seniors in the community and to their thoughts and opinions on local transportation needs, as appropriate. b. Advocacy: We will share our concerns and thoughts with the City Council about ways the City can improve transportation for seniors and ways the City has made great strides in providing seniors with reliable transportation. c. Outreach: We will compile and disseminate what we have learned about the senior community’s transportation needs and we will share that, as appropriate, with the Transportation Board and other Boards and relevant entities. 3. Safety a. Education: We will learn and engage in discussion to help the Council work towards solutions for key safety issues that Fort Collins older adults encounter. We will remain an open and receptive group where the community can voice their concerns and encourage citizen attendance of our meetings. b. Advocacy: We will voice safety concerns with City Council and suggest areas for improvement based on our deliberations. c. Outreach: We will share potential safety issues with the community and, when necessary, we will request that the City make major safety issues known to our older population. Examples may include air quality, water availability, emergency plans in place for seniors, etc. 4. Timely Information to Assist Council Senior Board Members will provide timely information, as appropriate, to City Council regarding upcoming agenda items for Council meetings per Council request and our observance of important items approaching deliberations that may involve the older population. It is important that older adults are considered in decisions made by Council regarding the community. The ‘norms’ for the older generation are changing (as family dynamics change): as older adults become an increasingly greater segment of the workforce, as retirement years last longer, as older people contribute to the City’s economy and in the coming years will represent upwards of 20% of Colorado’s population. The SAB recognizes the importance of our work and we will inform Council so that the City of Fort Collins remains a healthy, vibrant community for people of all ages, with active members from the entire population.