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Reject the subject claim. MIS Aguirre/Ira to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carries unanimously by a roll call vote. Mayor Foust reiterated the items approved via the Consent Calendar by reading each item that was passed by the motion. 7. Staff Reports A. Community Shuttle Service Pilot Program — Update on Phase I, "Commuter Route," and Initiation of Phase II, "Midday Service." Recommendation: Approve, by motion, Phase II of the Community Shuttle Service Pilot Program. MO-08-041 Vice Mayor Howard provided an overview on the history of the Community Shuttle Service Pilot program. Vice Mayor Howard gave details about the proposed Phase I1, its service area and hours of operation. I#was underscored that this service will be free of charge to riders. Vice Mayor Howard recognized various staff who have worked on this project and have made many contributions as part of the task force. Mr. Mike Stever�son provided an update on the current service area and shared statistics (presentation on file). He explained the proposed Phase II schedule and how the various stakeholder groups reviewed the various components of this phase. He added that ridership is continuing to grow. Mr. Stevenson covered the financial aspect of this program. Questions were posed about measuring the success of this program and the lifeline funds. Mr. Stevenson provided details on both issues. He further commented that the program should start in the next 60 days and he explained how this proposal is a payment free proposal. Christine Mailey Grubble provided details on the naming of the shuttle itseif. Ms. Grubble said this will be a community driven process. She thanked Vice Mayor Howard for her dedication and hard work in bringing this project to fruition. The service area and boundaries were discussed and Vice Mayor Howard explained the rationale and the process that led to the current proposal. Council discussed the ridership numbers and how these compare to regional levels. Mr. Stevenson provided details and explained that the goal is to continue tracking the use as well as requests for service outside the service area. Mr. Stevenson added that the same metrics used by C/CAG (County/City Association of Governments) wili be used here. The rising cost of gas was mentioned as a concern. One Council Member shared concerns with promoting children using transportation when they could be walking. The age of the users was discussed and Mr. Stevenson said that the original rules may be modified. It was also suggested that the Sequoia Adult School be contacted for outreach information. As part of the discussion it was encouraged that the needs of the school aged kids be considered on the horizon. Vice Mayor Howard offered to meet with Ms. Grubble and Mr. JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MARCH 10, 2008 MINUTES PAGE 5