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RESOLUTION NO. 6338
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
THE CITY OF ARCADIA FARE INCREASES AND
SERVICE REDUCTIONS POLICY RELATING TO
ARCADIA TRANSIT DIAL-A-RIDE.
WHEREAS, the City of Arcadia receives federal transportation funds to operate
Arcadia Transit dial-a-ride service; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Transportation Administration ("FT A") requires all
entities receiving Federal transit funds to have a written policy certifying procedures
for soliciting and considering public comment prior to raising transit fares or
decreasing transit service.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby adopts the Arcadia Transit - Public
Comment Procedures for Fare Increases and Service Reductions policy relating to
Arcadia Transit dial-a-ride service, attached hereto as Exhibit "A". .
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SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of January 2003.
ATTEST:
of Arcadia
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that
the foregoing Resolution No. 6338 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 7th day of January, 2003 and that said Resolution
was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
A YES: Counci[member Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ity of Arcadia
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ARCADIA TRANSIT
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES
FOR FARE INCREASES AND SERVICE REDUCTIONS
This policy delineates the Public Comment process for Arcadia Transit when
proposed rate increases or service reductions affect the operation of the dia/-a-
ride system. Pursuant to Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) regulation
C 9030.1 C, a public comment period must be made available to the general
public prior to implementing any changes to the transit system, Le. raising transit
fares or decreasing transit service. Public comment is not necessary if fares are
decreased or service is increased/expanded.
Per FTA guidelines, the City is not required to hold a Public Hearing, but it must
offer the public an opportunity to express comments and concerns. Furthermore,
the City is not required to change its plans based on the responses received from
the public, but it should give due consideration to all documented comments and
concerns. The City of Arcadia will record and archive all public notices, public
hearing transcripts, letters from the public, summaries/minutes of public
meetings, and all other pertinent documents as presented, for public audit.
Procedures for Fare Increases and Service Reductions
1. Prior to any proposed increase in fares or reduction in service affecting
Arcadia Transit dial-a-ride, the City of Arcadia shall provide the public with
an opportunity to express and document their comments,
2. Legal notice describing a proposed fare increase or service reduction
must be published a minimum of not less than ten (10) days before formal
action is taken at a public meeting conducted by the City Council to adopt
a rate or service amendment,
3. Notice must appear in a newspaper of general circulation, or specific local
publication servicing areas affected by the change,
4. Notices with proposed changes will be posted in all transit vehicles and
customer service areas (Le., City Hall, Arcadia Library, Arcadia
Community Center),
5. Consideration must be given to views and comments expressed and
submitted by the public in writing or verbally,
6. The City will accept written comments at or prior to the public meeting, in
addition to public testimony at the public meeting, concerning fare
increases or service reductions.
EXHIBIT "An
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