HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-01-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - RESO 92 1 LACO PARATRANSIT (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
John Medina
NEW BUSINESS
DATE: I January 14, 1992
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 92-1 CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY COO INATED PARATRANSIT NETWORK
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
The American With Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted on July 26, 1990: This act, in part, requires
fixed route operators, such as the City, to provide complementary paratransit service to disabled
individuals, prepare a plan for implementation of such service and begin implementation by January
26, 1992.
The Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (LACTC) is mandated by state statutes to
coordinate paratransit service in Los Angeles County. The LACTC has determined that the
development of a countywide coordinated paratransit network is the most appropriate and effective
means of meeting ADA requirements.
The LACTC has agreed to prepare and submit the plan for fixed route operators that pass the attached
Resolution. The LACTC also agrees to implement the plan as well as fund the costs of the mandated
service above the costs currently expended by the City for elderly and disabled Dial -A -Ride service.
Allowing the LACTC to develop and submit the coordinated paratransit plan would be the most cost
effective approach for the City.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the attached resolution and direct staff to proceed with providing the necessary information to
the LACTC.
Attachments
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Agenda Item:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARTPA, CALIFORNIA,
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
COORDINATED PARATRANSIT NETWORK
WHEREAS, the Americans With Disabilities Act (hereinafter referred to as "ADA") was
enacted on July 26, 1990 (Public Law 101-336); and
WHEREAS, on September 6, 1991, the United States Department of Transportation
(hereinafter referred to as "DOT") issued a final rule implementing the transportation - related
provisions of the ADA (49 CFR Parts 27, 37 and 38, Transportation for Individuals With
Disabilities); and
WHEREAS, Subpart F, Section 37.121 and 37.135 of 49 CFR 37 requires that each fixed
route transit operator provide complementary paratransit service to disabled individuals, prepare a
plan for implementation of such service and begin service implementation by January 26, 1992; and
WHEREAS, Subpart F, Section 37.141 of 49 CFR 37 allows the preparation and submitted
of a single coordinated paratransit plan among the operators for fixed route transit service with
overlapping and contiguous service areas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita (hereinafter referred to as "City") operates a fixed
route transit system in Los Angeles County and is required to begin implementation of ADA -
eligible complementary paratransit service and submit a paratransit plan to DOT by January 26,
1992 and annually thereafter; and
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (hereinafter referred to as
"LACITC") which is mandated by state statutes to coordinate paratransit services in Los Angeles
County, has determined that the development of a countywide coordinated paratransit network
(hereinafter known as "Network") is the most appropriate and effective means of meeting the ADA
obligations of the Los Angeles County fixed route transit operators; and
WHEREAS, the LACTC has agreed to prepare the comprehensive DOT -required annual
coordinated paratransit plan (hereinafter referred to as "Plan") for all participating Los Angeles
County fixed route transit providers who pass resolutions supporting the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the LACTC has agreed to coordinate the implementation of complementary
paratransit services through the development of a countywide paratransit network and begin
implementation of a coordinated paratransit network to provide the mandated transportation
services; and
WHEREAS, the LACTC will provide funding for the cost of the mandated services above
the costs expended by the City for elderly and disabled transit services; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to meet is ADA - mandated paratransit obligations through
participation in the coordinated paratransit plan and service being developed by the LACTC.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The City is committed to provide ADA paratransit services and agrees to participate in the
development of the Los Angeles County coordinated paratransit plan to provide such service in
conformance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 37 Subpart F. The City will make the
following efforts toward participation in the Plan:
1. Provide relevant fiscal and operating data (as described in Attachment A) about its current
fixed route and paratransit services to the LACTC in a timely manner for inclusion in the
required annual ADA paratransit plan; and
2. Participate in the development of the Los Angeles County consolidated ADA paratransit plan
due to DOT on July 26, 1992; and
3. Present such plan for City Council adoption prior to June 15, 1992; and
4. Either adopt the consolidated paratransit plan or prepare and submit an individual City
paratransit plan prior to July 26, 1992; and
5. In accordance with 49 CFR Part 37.141, the City will maintain current levels of paratransit
service until the coordinated plan goes into effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE; DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON 19_
Mayor
ATTEST:
City, Clerk
I, Donna M. Grindey, HEREBY CERTIFY that the aforegoing Resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on
the -day of 199_ by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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ATTACHMENT A
COORDINATED PARATRANSIT PLAN
DATA REQUIREMENTS
FIXED ROUTE
♦ Days and hours of service by route
(timetables)
♦ Fares, including passes and
discounts
♦ Total number of buses
♦ Anticipated bus replacements and
acquisitions
♦ Number and distribution of
accessible buses
♦ Dimensions of lift platforms by
bus model
♦ Daily system ridership
♦ Estimated daily disabled ridership
♦ Number of missed runs
♦ Number of pass -ups
♦ Total operations budget
♦ Number and percent of accessible
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Days and hours of service
Fares, including passes and
discounts
Total number of buses
Anticipated bus replacements_ and
acquisitions
Number of accessible buses
Dimension of lift platforms by
bus model
Daily system ridership
Estimated daily disabled ridership
Number of missed trips
Number of refused trips
Total operations budget
Trip purpose restrictions