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Ms. Morley responded no, that it was tradition in Pleasanton, The Pleasanton Paratransit service Js about thirty years old and was originally established not to limit the age by any random number. Ms. McGovern questioned the increase in cost for fuel and wondered if it would be an encroachment and if it was planned for. Ms, Morley responded that the cost increases have been planned, and the usage fees are reviewed and based on an average amount and most of the balance is an average. The funding that is received is an allocation to the City and the increase is not driven by the amount of the general fund subsidy. Ms. McGovern questioned the statement of 250 new riders that will register for this service in 2005/O6. Ms. Morley explained ridership and the meaning of an active client base. Mr. Wolfe stated that there are occasions that riders are turned away if the service is maximized. Ms. McGovern stated that Jack Dove, a Pleasanton resident, had talked to Council and LAV-rA about paratransit services. He was trying to save costs by setting specific dates to go to the mall and the grocery store for shopping so that the number of people could be increased on each ride. She wondered if staff had considered this matter. Ms. Morley said yes, and she would bring back additional information if requested. Ms. McGovern noted that there have been many changes since 1997. She believed this program is heavily subsidized. Mr. Brozosky stated LAVTA is looking at these services and has found that it is cheaper to go with taxi services for some of these needs instead of supplying vans, particularly if there is no need for disability access. It was moved by Mr. Brozosky, seconded by Ms. McGovern to adopt Resolution 05- 026, a resolution authorizing the Director of Parks and Community Services to submit FY 2005-06 applications for Alameda County Measure B funds from Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority (ACTIA), and the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 4.5 funds from Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and to direct staff to return to Council with an analysis of the save box recovery costs. The roll call vote was taken as follows: AYES: Councilmembers - Brozosky, McGovern, Sullivan, and Mayor Hosterman NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 7. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Mr. Sullivan requested that staff review Council's 2005 meeting schedule and return to Council with dates of meetings that could be cancelled during the summer months. Mr. Fialho stated he would prepare a report for the May 3 agenda. Pleasanton City Council 19 04/19/05 Minutes