DATE: November 3, 2015
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Library & Community Services
SUBJECT: Approval of FY 2015-16 Measure B/BB Annual Paratransit Program Plan
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council:
1) Adopts the attached resolution authorizing the FY 2016 Measure B/BB Annual Paratransit Program Plan, including the continued provision of paratransit taxi, door-to-door group trip, meals-on-wheels, travel to Alzheimer's daycare, and travel training through the Hayward Operated Paratransit (The HOP) program effective July 1, 2015;
2) Authorizes the City Manager to approve the provision of the following new paratransit pilot projects: VIP Rides (volunteer driver program) and the CRIL accessible car share program through Measure B/BB funds;
3) Authorizes the City Manager to execute service agreements with: Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay (ASEB); Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL); LIFE Eldercare; MV Transportation Inc.; St. Mini Cab, Inc. and Services Opportunities for Seniors (SOS) Meals on Wheels, for the continued provision of Paratransit services in FY 2016 through Measure B/BB funds.
4) Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) to engage Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates to conduct a Taxi Program ID/Debit Card feasibility study funded through Measure B/BB; and
5) Authorizes the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cities of Berkeley, Fremont, Oakland and San Leandro to jointly fund and implement a Taxi Program ID/Debit Card regional pilot project authorized by the Alameda County Transportation Commission with Measure B/BB funds.
BACKGROUND
Each year, the City of Hayward submits an Annual Paratransit Program Plan to ACTC detailing the proposed parameters of paratransit service. In FY 2016, the Hayward Operated Paratransit (HOP) program will provide paratransit and related services to eligible enrolled riders...
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