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<br />Mr. Williams reported it will be a major problem to reduce or modify bus service in the City without causing a
<br />change in schedules for the bus service in the City of San Bernardino, and careful studies will have to be made if
<br />this is anticipated by the Council.
<br />Mr. Paul Marsh, General Manager of the San Bernardino Transit System, advised that his Staff has made the traffic
<br />survey of bus service in the City of Colton, as requested by the City Council.
<br />Mr. Marsh advised that the report consists of a 6 day survey count, utilizing Routes 1 and 2, 135 15 and 16, on an
<br />hourly basis, 52 trips per hour. Mr. Marsh said the survey was taken during high peak hours and low peak hours,
<br />which indicated a total of 200 passengers per hour, or 2,406 passengers per day on a 6 day average.
<br />Mr. Marsh stated he feels that the City will realize problems by cutting back any of these services, and would
<br />advise against the curtailing of any bus transportation at this time.
<br />Mr. Marsh stated the City could use Section 5 funding and SB -325 funds as available, however, the existing bus
<br />services and schedules should not be discontinued.
<br />Mr. Marsh said that he would caution the City's future use of Section 5 funding and SB -325 funds as these monies
<br />will eventually become limited over a period of the next five years, and the City is going to need expansion of bus
<br />transportation and extended bus services to new, developing areas.
<br />Councilman Gonzales asked what the additional cost would be for a future service to Loma Linda from Colton, possibly
<br />utilizing a connecting route from San Bernardino.
<br />Mr. Marsh answered by using inter -connecting routes, the additional annual cost would be approximately $54,000,
<br />adding one more vehicle for service.
<br />Councilman Rehrer said he feels it would be conceivable that this particular route could become a future necessity,
<br />especially for older people traveling to Loma Linda Hospital and the VA facility.
<br />Mayor Beltran stated that he also agrees with this, and that there is a great need for bus service along Washington
<br />Street.
<br />Mr. Marsh stated this is very true, especially with the development of the Cooley Ranch area and the inter -connecting
<br />services of Grand Terrace residents through the City of Colton to San Bernardino areas. Mr. Marsh said this would
<br />be a very viable addition in services that the City of Colton will have to look at in the near future.
<br />Mr. Art Parlas, President of Yellow Cab Company in San Bernardino, presented his written proposal to each Council
<br />Member, stating that the purpose of a Dial -A -Ride system is to assist people in getting to and from connecting bus
<br />routes, it compliments the local bus service, and is a local transportation system.
<br />Mr. Parlas concluded that he is more than willing to work with the City on whatever type of proposal they need and
<br />want for this service in the City of Colton.
<br />Mayor Beltran asked Mr. Parlas if the cost figure he has quoted, in the amount of $54,187.50, is an annual cost,
<br />from year to year.
<br />Mr. Parlas answered yes, this would be for one full year of service.
<br />Mayor Beltran said he could see no reason why the City could not utilize a portion of its Revenue Sharing funds to
<br />supplement the additional monies needed for this service. Mayor Beltran suggested that, in order to get this
<br />program started, the City could use the current year's Article 8 SB -325 funds in the amount of $41,669., adding to
<br />that $12,518. from Revenue Sharing funds, to implement a Dial -A -Ride service in the City of Colton for one year,
<br />according to the figure quoted by Mr. Parlas.
<br />After additional discussion among Council Members on the proposed service and funding, Councilman Hayes moved that
<br />the City Attorney be instructed to meet with Mr. Parlas to draw up a contract for Dial -A -Ride service in the City
<br />of Colton, and the effective date being at the time of submission of such contract to the City Council for approval.
<br />Motion seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, and carried. Councilman Rehrer voting NO.
<br />Preliminary Budget, 1976-77
<br />Library
<br />City Manager Huffaker advised that Staff requests approval from the City Council to adjust the 1976-77 Preliminary
<br />Budget to purchase a new air conditioning unit for the Library.
<br />Mr. Huffaker reported the existing unit in the Library requires a new compressor, which will cost approximately
<br />$1,100 with a one year warranty, however, a complete new unit can be purchased for $1,500, and carries a five year
<br />warranty; therefore, for practical purposes, Staff recommends purchasing the new unit.
<br />Mr. Huffaker said by transferring funds from two of the Library expense accounts to the Library Capital Improvements
<br />Account, in the amount of $1,500, would take care of this item.
<br />Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, approving adjustment to 1976-77 Preliminary Budget for
<br />the Library, in the amount of $1,500, to purchase a new air conditioning unit. Vote was unanimous.
<br />EXECUTIVE SESSION:
<br />The City Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:08 p. m., to discuss Personnel Matters, and reconvened at 9:38
<br />p. m., all members present.
<br />ADJOURNMENT:
<br />Moved by Councilman Rehrer, seconded by Councilman Hayes, Mayor Beltran adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p. m. Unanimous
<br />vote.
<br />HELEN A. RAMOS
<br />City Clerk
<br />City of Colton
<br />Approved this day of 1976
<br />Mayor
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