pages: CityCouncil/2005-06-21.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2005-06-21 | 8 | Under discussion, Councilmember deHaan stated that individuals appeared tonight or e-mailed the Council to contest their bill; inquired whether the Council would allow individuals who have not responded to contest their bills. The Acting City Manager responded that everyone had the right to either provide something in writing or come to the Hearing to respond; stated that he does not see any way for other individuals to be accommodated now. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (05-310) Recommendation to authorize the Acting City Manager to execute extension of the Harbor Bay Maritime Ferry Operating Agreements for Alameda Harbor Bay Ferry Service (AHBFS) and adopt associated budget. The Acting City Manager stated that the Agreement is an extension of an existing Agreement with Harbor Bay Maritime (HBM) to operate the AHBFS between Bay Farm Island and San Francisco; the Agreement is complicated because a good deal of the funding comes through Regional Measure 1 Funds, which are administered by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) ; HBM must achieve 40% revenue through fare box collections in order to receive the funding through the City; the fare box collection has dropped in the past few years; collection was 23% last year, 31% the year before, and 32% the preceding year MTC has notified the City that funding will no longer continue if the 40% revenue through fare box is not achieved; MTC has allowed the City an additional year; stated that the ferry was down for four months last year and the cost of fuel has practically doubled during the last two years. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether on board labor costs was a concern. The Acting City Manager stated that the City is not a party to negotiations between the Operator and the Union; the Union contacted the City regarding concern with a reduction in the work shift from eight hours to seven hours. eight-hour - work shifts will be maintained per negotiations. The Ferry Services Manager stated that HBM and the Union have reached a contract agreement for the next year beginning July 1. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 June 21, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-06-21.pdf |