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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5644 RESOLUTION NO. 5644 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 'OF ARCADIA, CAliFORNIA AUfHORIZING THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COORDINATED PARATRANSIT NETWORK WHEREAS, the Americans With Disabilities Act (hereinafter referred to as ADA) was enacted on July 26, 1990 (Public Law 101-336); and WHEREAS, on September 6, 1991 the United States Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as "DOT') issued a final rule implementing the transportation-related provisions of the ADA (49 CFR Parts 27, 37 and 38, Transportation for Individuals With Disabilities); and WHEREAS, Subpart F, Sections 37.121 and 37.135 of 49 CFR 37 requires that each fIXed route transit operator provide complementary paratransit service to disabled individuals, prepare a plan for implementation of such service; and WHEREAS, Subpart F, Section 37.141 of 49 CFR 37 allows the preparation and submittal of a single coordinated paratransit plan among the operators of fIXed route transit service with overlapping and contiguous service areas; and WHEREAS, the City of Arcadia, California (hereinafter referred to as "City") operates a fIXed route transit system in Los Angeles County (Foothill Transit) and is required to begin implementation of ADA-eligible complementary paratransit service and submit a para transit plan to the DOT and update it annually thereafter; and WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (hereinafter referred to as "LACfC'), which is mandated by state statutes to coordinate paratransit services in Los Angeles County, has determined that the development of a countywide 5644 coordinated paratransit network (hereinafter known as the "Network") is the most appropriate and effective means of meeting the ADA obligations of the Los Angeles County fIXed route transit operators; and WHEREAS, the lAcrc has agreed to prepare the comprehensive DOT- required annual coordinated paratransit plan (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan") for all participating Los Angeles County fixed route transit providers who pass resolutions supporting the Plan; and WHEREAS, the lAcrc has agreed to prepare and submit an interim plan including such support resolutions to the DOT and prepare and submit the complete countywide coordinated paratransit plan to the DOT by July 26, 1992; and WHEREAS, the lAcrc has agreed to coordinate the implementation of complementary paratransit services through the development of a countywide paratransit network to provide the mandated transportation services; and WHEREAS, the lAcrc will provide funding for the cost of the mandated services above the costs expended by the City for elderly and disabled transit services. WHEREAS, the City desires to meet its ADA-mandated para transit obligations through participating in the coordinated paratransit plan and service being developed by the lAcrC. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City is committed to provide ADA paratransit services and agrees to participate in the development of the Los Angeles County coordinated paratransit plan to provide such services in conformance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 37 Subpart F. 2 5644 SECTION 2. The City will make the following efforts toward participation in the Plan: A Provide relevant fiscal and operating data about its current paratransit services to the LACfC in a timely manner for inclusion in the required annual ADA paratransit plan; and B. Participate in the development of the Los Angeles County consolidated ADA paratransit plan due to the DOT on July 26, 1992; and C. Present such plan for City Council adoption prior to June 15, 1992; and D. Either adopt the consolidated paratransit plan or prepare and submit an individual city paratransit plan prior to July 26, 1992. E. In accordance with 49 CFR Part 37.141, the City will maintain current levels of paratransit service until the coordinated plan goes into effect. 3 5644 SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of February, 1992. Mayor of the City of Arcadia A TIEST: ~ ~S) C" Clerk of the City Arcadia STATE OF CAliFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 5644 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 4th day of February, 1992 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilrnernber Ciraulo, Fasching and Gilb None Councilrnernber Harbicht and Young of Arcadia Ci 4 5644