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AGENDA ITEM NO. 9.
CITY OF HAWTHORNE City Council AGENDA BILL For the meeting of 06/10/2025 Originating Department: City Manager |
City Manager:
Department Head:
SUBJECT:
Agreement with the City of Gardena for Paratransit Services
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the City of Gardena to provide paratransit services for eligible Hawthorne residents from Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and 2026/2027, for an amount not to exceed $660,000.00, subject to the availability of funds in each fiscal year.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Gardena provides paratransit services to eligible riders, including elderly individuals and persons with disabilities. Hawthorne has historically participated in this program to ensure essential transportation services for these community members.
Under the proposed agreement:
Staff recommends approving the agreement with the City of Gardena to continue providing essential paratransit services for Hawthorne residents. This agreement aligns with the City’s commitment to accessibility, mobility, and equity for all community members.
Under the proposed agreement:
- Service Provision: Gardena, or its contractors, will furnish paratransit services within the designated service area and times, as detailed in Exhibit C (Service Requirements) and Exhibit D (Service Area Map). Gardena will administer, monitor, and evaluate the service.
- Civil Rights Compliance: Hawthorne and Gardena affirm their commitment to ensuring no patron is excluded or discriminated against based on race, color, or national origin, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- Term: July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 and July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
- Routing and Scheduling: Gardena and Hawthorne have jointly established service requirements and areas. Adjustments to improve service will be jointly planned and documented by mutual consent.
- Fares:
- $0.75 per one-way ride for elderly and disabled persons.
- Escorts of persons with disabilities will not be charged.
- TAP cards may be accepted at Gardena’s discretion.
- Fare revenue will be retained by Gardena to partially fund operations.
- Hawthorne may provide passes or vouchers in lieu of cash fares.
- Cost and Payment:
- Hawthorne will pay Gardena the actual per-ride cost, less fares collected, based on Gardena’s monthly overall operating costs divided by total one-way ridership.
- Gardena will invoice Hawthorne monthly.
Staff recommends approving the agreement with the City of Gardena to continue providing essential paratransit services for Hawthorne residents. This agreement aligns with the City’s commitment to accessibility, mobility, and equity for all community members.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding is included in the City’s adopted budgets for each fiscal year during the term of the agreement. Payments will not exceed $330,000 per year, totaling $660,000 over the agreement term, contingent on available funds.
NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 hours