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MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMISSION 4. Consider; Recommendation Modifying 2019/20 Pleasanton Paratransit Fees for Fiscal Year Mr. Silva reviewed a PowerPoint presentation outlining the background of the Paratransit Program, a fee-based transportation program for Americans with Disabilities (ADA) and senior citizens over 70 who reside in Pleasanton, unincorporated Pleasanton, and Sunol. He advised commissioners that the core program is to provide door-to-door service and fees had not increased since 2011/2012 when they were set at $3 in -town residents, $3.50 for out-of-town residents and in -town and out-of-town non-residents. Commissioner Carlucci was provided information by Mr. Ingram about the initiation of one-on- one training and who provided the training, as well as how the increased.fee amounts were determined. Mri, Ingram also commented on the importance of maintaining fees close to the LAVTA fare. Mr. Ingram provided additional information about the beginning of the Pleasanton Paratransit Program advising that funds for operating the program come from Measure B, Measure BB, the General Fund, and fares. He noted that an increase in fuel and operating costs is the main reason for recommending the modification of fees for the Paratransit Program. Chairperson Parikh and Commissioner Rubino Brumm discussed with Mr. Ingram the number of riders that request fee assistance and the amount of discount provided. Commissioner Sedlak requested information about the cost to operate the Paratransit Program. Mr. Ingram advised that it costs approximately $700,000/year to operate for approximately 8,000 trips, also everyone who works in paratransit is either full- or part-time. Commissioner Carlucci was provided information on how users of the program are determined to be resident or non-resident. Commissioner Sedlak discussed with Mr. Ingram the possibility of this program being used for other purposes. Mr. Ingram provided information on how the vehicles can be used because of the program funding. Commissioner Powers commented on the. cost of running the vehicles for each trip and Commissioner Rubino Brumm was advised by Mr. Ingram that the number of rides for ADA users is approximately 10-11 %. Commissioner Carlucci was advised by Mr. Ingram that the Paratransit Study had been completed, presented to and accepted by .City Council but still needed to be accepted by LAVTA. He discussed the possibility of working together with LAVTA and transferring some services to them and looking at addressing other recommendations in the study. Human Services Commission June 5, 2019 Page 2