1.	Call to Order and Roll Call. Meeting called to order at 6:37 p.m. with a quorum of 14 members present.
2.	Review and approval of the May 27, 2008 minutes. Committee approved the minutes with one correction.
3.	Announcements and public comments concerning items not on the agenda (not for committee discussion). VPC members discussed an upcoming Light Rail line section 1 kickoff party.
4.	Presentation and discussion regarding the City of Phoenix Street and Transportation Department protocol for reviewing traffic studies. Presentation by Ms. Sara Elco, Traffic Engineer III, Street and Transportation Department. For information only, not for committee action. Ms. Sara Elco gave an overview of the Street and Transportation Dept. protocol for reviewing traffic studies. Ms. Elco briefly discussed the data traffic engineer’s review such as surrounding land uses, street classifications, traffic counts, trip generations, levels of service and traffic signal needs. Ms. Elco also answered questions from the VPC. VPC members had questions concerning traffic signal timing, condition of existing roadways, times traffic counts are conducted, collision analyses, traffic impact studies as they relate to rezoning applications, service levels at intersections and possible light rail and vehicle collisions.
5.	Presentation and discussion regarding “Making Sustainable Communities Happen.” Presentation by Arizona State University Stardust Center. For information only, not for committee action. Ms. Kathryn Lansick, Planner with Norris Design, gave an overview of the Arizona State University Stardust Foundation presentation on Making Sustainable Communities Happen. Ms. Lansick discussed current examples of mix-use development in Phoenix, gave examples of possible future sustainable developments, and discussed principles of sustainable development in comparison to urban sprawl. Ms. Lansick answered questions from the VPC. VPC members had questions regarding the development community and their incorporation of sustainable practices into projects, a request for a high density study, gentrification questions and appropriate areas for density.
6.	Presentation and discussion regarding the West Phoenix Revitalization Area Economic Development Plan update. Presentation by Ms. Olivia Bates, West Phoenix Economic Development Program Manager, Neighborhood Services Department. For information only, not for committee action. Ms. Olivia Bates gave an overview of the EDA grant proposal. Ms. Bates discussed the grant submittal process, the recent EDA forum that was held at Grand Canyon University and the WPRA Board agendas the past few months. VPC members asked for clarification on what the boundaries of the WPRA are, who comprises the board and encouraged residents to attend the meetings if their schedules permit.
7.	Z-TA-4-07 (Citywide): Presentation, discussion and possible recommendation regarding an amendment to the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Sections 662 and 663, Interim Transit-Oriented Zoning Overlay Districts (TOD-1 and TOD-2). Presentation by Ms. Teresa Hillner, Planner III, Development Services and Mr. Larry Tom, Planner III, Planning Department. The Planning Commission will review this request on August 13, 2008. MOTION: Mr. Sal Rivera moved, with a second from Ms. Ardyce Edstrom, to approve Z-TA-4-07 as recommended. VOTE: 12-1 (motion approved) DISCUSSION: Mr. Larry Tom gave a brief overview of the requested TA noting the item had been previously brought before the full VPC and the LRT Subcommittee for consideration. Mr. Tom noted no major revisions to the request rather staff had clarified the text of the document. Mr. Tom answered questions from the VPC. VPC members had specific questions regarding the proposed parking reductions, motorcycle parking standards, park and ride spaces, bike locker questions and identified concerns with possible light rail overflow parking in neighborhoods. A resident had questions regarding current parking restrictions in neighborhoods adjacent to light rail and resident parking programs offered by the City of Phoenix.
8.	Future agenda items and committee member requests for information or follow-up items (not for committee discussion or action). Mr. Marc Thornton identified Z-33-08-4 for the upcoming July VPC agenda. VPC members requested a presentation from the Streets and Transportation Department regarding the 7th Ave. & 7th St. reversible lanes study. NEXT MEETING IS TUESDAY JULY 22, 2008.
9.	Staff update on cases recently reviewed by the Committee (not for committee discussion or public input). Mr. Marc Thornton updated the VPC on recent rezoning case Z-SP-29-07-5.
10.	Subcommittee Reports: Mid/High-Rise Subcommittee Light Rail Subcommittee Parks/Trails Subcommittee Chairs gave updates for their respective subcommittees.
11.	Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

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