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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,1,"Social Service Human Relations Board
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Social
Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB),
February 23, 2017
1.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
/ice-President Blake called the meeting to
order at 7:00 p.m. Present were members
Hyman, Sorensen, Hastings, Jenks, and
Youngblood. Absent was member Chilcott.
1.-A SEASON FOR NONVIOLENCE DAILY
READING -
President Blake provided a brief history of the
International
Season
For
Nonviolence
Campaign,
and shared the Season for Nonviolence way
of living peacefully for the day, which was
Forgiveness.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of January
26, 2017, and special meeting ofDecember 1, ,
2016, were approved as presented. M/S Jenks /
Sorensen Unanimous",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,2,"3.
AGENDA ITEMS
3.-A
CITY OF ALAMEDA PARATRANSIT
PROGRAM PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR
2017-18
PRESENTATION BY GAIL
PAYNE,
TRANSPORTATION
COORDINATOR - CITY OF ALAMEDA
BASE REUSE & TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Ms.
Payne began her presentation by
introducing Victoria Williams, the new
Traffic Coordinator for
the City of Alameda. Ms. Williams has 30 years
of experience working with seniors, her
office
will be at Mastick Senior Center, and she will be
coordinating the Paratransit Shuttle and
Taxi
Voucher Program.
Ms. Payne then provided a PowerPoint
presentation (Attachment A) that
provided an overview of
the Paratransit Program Shuttle Service, Taxi
Services, Group Trips, and Scholarship
Programs.
Some of the program changes staff plans to
implement are increased frequency of
the shuttle
service, rebranding the shuttle name as
""Alameda Loop"", increasing premium tax
subsidy to 70%
per trip, and increasing the cost of a premium
taxi voucher to three dollars.",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,3,"In response to a question from member
Sorensen regarding seniors in the
photos on the Shuttles,
Ms. Payne responded that the new photos will
include youth and families. The plan is to
market the
program as a Community Shuttle, with a priority
for seniors and the disabled.
Vice President Blake commented that the signs
at the shuttle stops were small, and not
easy to
read.
Member Hyman moved recommend approval
the application for Measure B/BB
Paratransit funding
in the amount of $608,000 for FY17-18, with a
request that the comments made by the
Board be",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,4,"considered as the program moves forward.
M/S Hyman/Hastings Unanimous
3.-B ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Member Sorensen made a motion that Vice-
President Blake's and member Hyman's
nominations, for President and Vice-President
respectively, be approved.
M/S Sorensen / Youngblood Unanimous
3.-C WORK GROUP PROGRESS REPORTS
Vice-President Hyman shared that the Human
Relations Workgroup (HRW) had met
and was
planning to bring together individuals and
organizations who convene meetings in
the community,
such as John Knox White, John-Michael Kyono,
and Laura Rose representing the
Alameda All
Faiths Coalition. The purpose would be to
develop a communication network that
would encourage
individuals and organizations to work together
to maximize the participation in these
community
meetings. It was also discussed that the
workgroup might explore ways to create
a community
calendar.",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,5,"The workgroup will also review the guidelines of
the Hate Incident Response Team
(HIRT) and
consider asking that it be reactivated.
President Blake shared that the Assessment
and Awareness Workgroup (AAW) is continuing
to reach out to community organizations and
stakeholders as they finalize the draft of the
2017 Community Needs Survey. President
Blake has made a presentation to the
Commission on Disability Issues, and staff has
made presentations to the Alameda Health
District Board, and Alameda Collaborative for
Children, Youth, and their Families co-chairs, to
solicit their input regarding edits or additions
they feel would improve the effectiveness of the
survey.
4.
BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS,
NON-AGENDA
Member Hyman shared that she attended the
Town Hall meeting at Rhythmix Cultural Center
this past Monday evening and shared
information regarding the work that the Board
and the HRW are doing as a follow-up to its
public hearing on November 29, 2016. A
number of members shared that they
participated in the Hands across Alameda
event on Monday afternoon, which was well
attended, in spite of the pouring rain.
5.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,6,"6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM
M/S Hyman/ Youngblood Unanimous
Respectfully submitted by:
Jim Franz, Secretary
ATTACHMENT A
SSHRB MINUTES
FEBRUARY 23, 2017",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,7,"city of Alameda
Paratransit
Transportation for Seniors
and People With Disabilities
City of Alameda Paratransit
Program Fiscal Year 2017/2018
CITY
OF
MEDFunded by Measures B and BB",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,8,"- County Transportation
Commission",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,9,"Agend
a
Overvi
ew
Service
Overview
Program Changes
Budget",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,10,Planning Process Overview,SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,11,"Service Overview
Shuttle Service :
Chro ofAlameda
Paratransit Shuttle
Acts as a bridge between AC Transit and East Bay
Paratransit
Taxi Services:
Provides subsidized same day door- to-door services
Group Trips
Provides leisure activities
Scholarship Program:
Assists with taxi services
Provides bus passes for Alameda Point Collaborative",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,12,"Service Overview - Shuttle
250
200
150
100
50
0
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Average 449 boardings per month in 2016
6% higher than 2015",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,13,"Service Overview - Taxi Programs
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Premium Taxi
MRTIP
Premium: Averages 89 trips/month, $11/trip
MRTIP: Averages 6 trips/month, $30/trip",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,14,"Program Changes
Shuttle Service
Increase Shuttle Service Frequency
30
Rebrand shuttle name as ""Alameda Loop""
MINUTES
Taxi Services
Increase Premium taxi subsidy to 70 percent
TAXI
per trip
Increase cost of Premium taxi voucher to $3",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,15,"Program Changes (cont.)
Mobility Management
Consider new program
Group Trips
Continue current
trips with increased subsidy
o
Scholarship Program
Continue
taxi subsidies and Alameda Point Collaborative bus
TRANSIT
passes",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,16,"Program Changes (cont.)
Capital Program
Bus benches, poles, signs at shuttle stops
Curb ramps, accessible on-street
F
O
signars, etc.
Website
af Alameda
Transportation for Seniors
and
Advertisements
IVe offer the following services:
Alameda Shuttle free and open to the public!
Taxi ride discounts*
Cross-street
East Bay Paratransit ticket sales
Group trips - from Mas tick Senior Center to various Bay Area locations
Scholarship program*
Transportation assistance
banners
Restrictions apply
Mastick Senior Center
"" 'IT//^5-
1155 Santa Clara Avenue
^
Brochures/mailings
Alameda. CA 94501
= ALAMEDA
Ph: (510)747-7513
%
Fax: (510)523-0247
TDD/TTY: (510) 522-5160
Orientations
Vww.AlamedaParatransit.com",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,17,"Revenues
Measulamning
Overview
East Bay Paratransit
$358,237 (+
tickets
$300,000 balance)
$6,000 $8,000
Taxi vouchers Total
$672,237 $44,400
revenues
Expenditures
$61,600
Management
$287,000
Customer Service
$200,000
$608,000
Trip Provision Capital
$64,000)
Total expenditures
(Reserves",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,18,"Planning Process
Overview
Survey (December 2016/January 2017)
Outreach to Commissions (Feb 2017)
Commission on Disability Issues
Recreation and Park Commission",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,19,"Planning Process
Overview
S u tSoc Program? HiamaciMieiah'
ard
City of Alameda
Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities
C
Paratransit www.AlamedaParatransit.com
510-747-7506
Funded with Measure B Tax Dollars
Transportation Commission",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,20,"Survey Results
Respondents: 115 Taxi Program
Reason do not use program: 33% stated did not
know about it
Prefer Lyft/Uber over taxis: 24%
Prefer shared Lyft/Uber ride with other
passengers : 61%
Shuttle Service
Reason do not use program: 27% stated did not
know about it
Preferred name: Alameda Loop",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard,2017-02-23,21,"City of Alameda Paratransit
Program Fiscal Year
2017/2018
Contact Information. Victoria
Williams Paratransit Coordinator
510-747-7513
CITY OF
CityParatransit@alamedaca.gov
the
ALAM
A
i County
Transportati
Commissior",SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf