pages: CityCouncil/2005-06-07.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2005-06-07 | 6 | for the Alameda/Oakland Ferry Services (AOFS) and adopt associated budget. Councilmember Matarrese stated that there was a public hearing regarding the Harbor Bay ferry which addressed increasing ridership and marketing services the public should know that the City is trying to get as much grant money as possible to keep the ferries operating the ferries need to be in front of the public's eye; encouraged people to take the ferries. Councilmember deHaan stated the Water Transit Authority (WTA) joined forces with the City in moving forward with publicity; noted the Port of Oakland's $140,000 contribution is now reduced to $83,000; there is talk about the Port not contributing at all; noted there would be a major glitch if the contribution amount was not maintained at the current amount or higher. The Acting City Manager stated the contribution was going to be a budget cut for the Port of Oakland; the Port was persuaded to make a contribution of $83,325 for the next fiscal year; getting the WTA to take over in the future would solve the problem with the Port of Oakland funding the ferries. Councilmember DeHaan stated that it appears that the WTA is going forward to establish runs in various directions inquired whether it was the Council's desire to join forces with the WTA at some point. The Acting City Manager responded that joining forces with the WTA would be a Council decision; the WTA's first goal is to establish new ferry services; the WTA is starting to look at the Harbor Bay Ferry Service for merchandising and providing some other services to the City. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the WTA would have jurisdiction over funds. Mayor Johnson responded that the WTA is a transit agency and would have access to funding that the City does not have. The Acting City Manager stated that the WTA has access to Regional Measure 2 Funds which are difficult for the City to access except through the WTA; the City is currently using Regional Measure 1 Funds through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Councilmember deHaan moved adoption of the Resolution and acceptance of the staff recommendations. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 June 7, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-06-07.pdf |