CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
STAFF REPORT
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal
Hill, California 90755-3799
6/13/2023
AGENDA ITEM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CARLO TOMAINO
CITY MANAGER
BY: YVETTE E. AGUILAR
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
PROPOSITION A TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS AND CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023-24
Summary:
The City receives Proposition A (Prop A) revenues each year to be utilized for transportation-related programs. A written request for funding approval must be submitted to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for all new and ongoing projects. Contract Service Agreements have been prepared for Long Beach Public Transportation Company (Long Beach Transit) to provide Dial-A-Lift and Fixed Route Bus services for FY 2023-24.
Recommendations:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit a request to LACMTA for FY 2023-24 Prop A Transportation Programs based upon the estimated funding allocation of $340,586;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement between the City, Global Paratransit, Inc. and Long Beach Transit, for a one-year term, in the amount of $10,150 for the Dial-A-Lift service, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement between the City and Long Beach Transit for a one-year term, in the amount of $76,162 for the Fixed Route Bus Services, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact:
The City's funding and expenditures for FY 2023-24 and the estimated Prop A revenue and program totals are shown on the Prop A Worksheet FY 2023-24 (Attachment A). These adjustments will be CITY OF SIGNAL HILL Page 1 of 4 Printed on 6/8/2023
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reflected in the adopted budget for FY 2023-2024.
Strategic Plan Objective:
Goal No. 5: Ensure an enhanced quality of life for residents.
Background:
Proposition A is a voter-approved $0.05 sales tax that generates revenue to offset the costs of transit services in Los Angeles County. The funds are allocated on a per-capita basis. Signal Hill is estimated to receive approximately $340,586 in FY 2023-24. Prop A funds are restricted to transportation-related uses only.
The City receives Prop A funds for transportation-related uses, including providing subsidies to seniors and residents with disabilities for the use of various forms of transportation. A written request for funding approval must be submitted to the LACMTA for all new and ongoing projects.
Analysis:
The City’s transportation services are provided via contract. Staff are seeking authorization to execute amendments to contract service agreements to extend the terms of the original agreements and increase the not-to-exceed contract amounts with the proposed contractors.
Staff Administration
A maximum of 20% of the total Prop A program budget may be utilized for staff administration. Staff recommends an allocation of $33,855, approximately 10%, based upon staff salaries and benefit costs to administer the transportation programs.
Dues and Memberships/I-710 Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement Gateway Cities Oversight Committee
The City is part of a multi-jurisdictional entity, Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG), that participates in the coordination of the development of the Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement for the improvements to the I-710 Freeway. This is the fifth year the City has participated and the recommended annual contribution amount is $10,000 to continue membership.
Bus Shelter and Stop Maintenance
The Public Works Department has existing contract service agreements with ShelterClean Services and the Conservation Corps of Long Beach to maintain the City’s bus shelters and bus stops on a weekly basis. The scope of services include, but is not limited to: refuse collection, disinfection of bus benches; steam cleaning of sidewalks, benches and shelters weekly; and graffiti removal as needed.
The FY 2023-24 Operating Budget includes funding in the amount of $37,401 for these continued CITY OF SIGNAL HILL Page 2 of 4 Printed on 6/8/2023
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The FY 2023-24 Operating Budget includes funding in the amount of $37,401 for these continued services.
Recreational Transit Program
The Community Services/Parks, Library and Recreation Services Department contracts with companies to coordinate transportation for active adult, youth, and family excursions as well as local school requests. For FY 2023-24, staff proposes to expand the Recreational Transit program and provide transportation to and from upcoming summer events, and special events in 2024 for the City’s centennial celebrations.
For FY 2023-24, funding in the amount of $90,000 for these continued services is proposed.
Dial-A-Lift
Global Paratransit, Inc. and Long Beach Transit provide a curb-to-curb, demand-responsive paratransit van service within a designated area for mobility-impaired residents older than age 18. In FY 2022-23, there were a total of 186 Signal Hill participants in the program.
For FY 2023-24, a Contract Services Agreement with a one-year term and a total not-to-exceed amount of $10,150 is proposed, based off estimates from Long Beach Transit providers (Attachment B).
Fixed Route Subsidy
The City, through an agreement with Long Beach Transit, provides fixed route bus services to Signal Hill residents. The City’s Prop A subsidy for the fixed route services is based on the average ridership numbers from 2020, 2021, and 2022. Average ridership over that time equaled 282,957 customers.
For FY 2023-24, a Contract Services Agreement with a one-year term and a total not-to-exceed amount of $76,162 is proposed for this service (Attachment C).
Dial-A-Taxi
Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. provides curb-to-curb, demand-responsive sedan transportation services for residents who are disabled and age 18 or older, or seniors 50 years or older who have no other means of transportation. Approximately five residents of Signal Hill utilize the Dial-A-Taxi service on an annual basis.
In June 2022, City Council approved a Contract Services Agreement, with a two-year term with Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. and a budget of $12,000 for FY 2023-24.
Bus Fare Subsidy
Passes are distributed to senior and residents with disabilities upon verification of residency, age, CITY OF SIGNAL HILL Page 3 of 4 Printed on 6/8/2023
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and income criteria. The City only pays for the actual number of bus passes sold each month.
The FY 2023-24 Operating Budget includes funding in the amount of $500 for these continued services.
In total, staff propose to utilize $270,068 of the total FY 2023-24 allocation. Funds that are not assigned or utilized are eligible to be allocated and assigned within the next three fiscal years, ensuring the City’s access to transportation funds for residents.
Reviewed:
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Sharon del Rosario
Approved:
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Carlo Tomaino
Attachments:
A. Proposition A Worksheet
B. Contract Services Agreement for Dial-A-Lift Services C. Contract Services Agreement for Fixed Route Services CITY OF SIGNAL HILL Page 4 of 4 Printed on 6/8/2023
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