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CityCouncil | 2022-04-05 | 17 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the bus does not go to Mastick Senior Center, which is another important area of access to figure out; the CPD recommended phasing the shuttle out through the end of the calendar year; the City Manager concurred with the CPD recommendation; proposed a friendly amendment to the motion to approve phasing out the shuttle until the end of the calendar year. Councilmember Knox White requested clarification about the City Manager concurring with the CPD recommendation. The City Manager stated the CPD raised good points; Council may extend the transition period to the end of the calendar year if desired; staff has indicated the City has funds to do so. Councilmember Knox White accepted the friendly amendment to the motion to extend the transition period to the end of the year. Councilmember Daysog seconded the amended motion. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the program needs to be extended to the end of the calendar year; expressed concern about unreliable drivers. The Senior Transportation Coordinator stated the 480 ridership number relates to 480 boarding instances per month; the number includes round trips equaling 240 boarding instances for 20 to 50 regular riders per month; staff is not as concerned about the transition because the Paratransit Coordinator is working with the 25 to 50 regular riders; at least one third of the riders are already riding AC Transit; if Council extends the shuttle service, the cost will be $90,000, which does not feel appropriate from staff's perspective. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would like to begin the program as soon as possible so the City can begin to acclimate people; Line 21 runs every 30 minutes 7 days per week; the AC Transit system is more robust than the shuttle for WEL residents; he understands that many people love the shuttle service on Wednesday; however, the City can help people understand that AC Transit is a better alternative and will likely win more people over. Councilmember Knox White concurred with Councilmember Daysog; stated phasing out the service does not phase people off the shuttle; expressed support for a 4 to 6 week time frame to let people know that the shuttle is going away and providing alternative options; stated that he hopes staff can explain Lines 21 and 51 options; he would like to ensure staff is continuing to provide the intensive outreach. Councilmember Knox White reverted to the original motion approving the staff recommendation. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the public commenter understands the residents he serves; catching two buses to get to Mastick Senior Center can be a big deal; it is unfortunate that Council is not going to accept the CPD recommendation; she will not support the motion; it is difficult to take two buses; the shuttle has more riders per trip than AC Transit. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is supporting increased mobility for seniors; people are able to get on one bus are able to get on a second bus; expressed support for the opportunity to provide seniors with transit opportunities 7 days per week. 16 | CityCouncil/2022-04-05.pdf |