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TransportationCommission | 2017-02-22 | 2 | by leaning the bicycle over the railing. 4. Consent Calendar 4.A. Approve Meeting Minutes - November 16, 2016 Commissioner Soules moved to approve the November 16, 2016 minutes. Commissioner Morgado seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0. 5. New Business 5.A. Approve City of Alameda Paratransit Program Plan for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Staff Payne presented the report and introduced Victoria Williams, Alameda Paratransit Coordinator, who was formerly the Paratransit Coordinator for the city of Hayward. Staff Williams stated that the program is wonderful and exciting and she has worked with seniors and people with disabilities for over 30 years. She explained that she was ready to learn what is going on in Alameda and make it even more exciting for people to get around. Staff Payne replied that Victoria Williams will be located at the Mastick Senior Center and she felt that it was a perfect location because there are a number of seniors who are part of the program and she would be able to interact with stakeholders and non-profits. She noted that the program is funded by Measure B and Measure BB administrated by the Alameda County Transportation Commission and staff is required to produce an annual application for this program, which is due March 2017. Commissioner Bellows asked if the expenditures that are planned are sustainable for several years under Measures B and BB funding. Staff Payne replied yes. Commissioner Bellows asked staff if they will always receive that amount from Measures B and BB. Staff Payne replied that it depends on the economy because currently they're experiencing an economic boom. However, staff does not expect it to always remain this high and sales tax can vary, so they budgeted very conservatively. She went on to say they have the ability to reduce the amount of subsidy with the taxi program and they just increased it to reduce the reserves. Commissioner Bellows asked staff if the stops are marked. Staff Payne replied most stops are marked others are not. She explained that some shopping centers did not want a physical shuttle stop sign located on their property. Staff works with the riders to let them know where they would be picked up and dropped off. Page 2 of 4 | TransportationCommission/2017-02-22.pdf |