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Council declines new participation in dial‑a‑ride program; costs cited as barrier
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Summary
After reviewing participation estimates and funding mechanics, council voted unanimously to 'receive and file' the dial‑a‑ride proposal and not commit city funds; staff said the $34,006.16 request is annual and Measure/Prop A transit funds cannot be used directly because the city has no transit service.
The City Council voted unanimously to take no action to join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority’s dial‑a‑ride program after reviewing estimated costs and usage.
Staff summarized the prior presentation and participation estimates and said Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit representatives could attend a future meeting to answer questions. Council members questioned how many residents would use the service and whether the city’s share — a recurring $34,006.16 figure mentioned in the report — was a prudent use of funds.
A council member noted that Rolling Hills cannot directly use Prop A transit funds because the city lacks transit service; the city instead sells those funds through a mechanism that yields roughly 75¢ on the dollar, which affects the net budgetary impact. Another member said the city previously reimbursed taxi fares through the association and saw very limited use.
After discussion, a motion "to receive and file and don't do anything" was made and approved unanimously by voice vote. Council directed no further action at this time; staff said they would not pursue subscribing the city to the dial‑a‑ride program unless the council requests otherwise.
