RESOLUTION NO. RES-2022-018
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A TEMPORARY REDUCTION OF CITYBUS SERVICE DUE TO A STAFFING SHORTAGE WHEREAS, due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bus Operator recruitment has not kept pace with attrition, resulting in a staffing shortage and putting CityBus service reliability in danger; and WHEREAS, service reliability is fundamental to the effective operation of public transit systems and a key factor affecting customer experience; and WHEREAS, Transit Division staff have evaluated possible service reduction options and received public feedback; and WHEREAS, a sustainable service level during the current staff shortage can be achieved with a minimum impact to riders through a minor frequency reduction on CityBus Route 1 (Mendocino Avenue) and related minor schedule adjustments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa approves a temporary minor service reduction of weekday frequency on Santa Rosa CityBus Route 1 (Mendocino Avenue), with a frequency reduction from 15-minute service to 20-minute service, to ensure service reliability during the current staffing shortage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council approves the restoration of the weekday frequency on Route 1 (Mendocino Avenue) as soon as possible after staffing levels have increased and stabilized.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED on this 25th day of January, 2022.
AYES (6) Mayor C. Rogers, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Members Fleming, N. Rogers, Sawyer, Schwedhelm
NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
Reso. No. RES-2022-018