pages: CityCouncil/2006-06-06.pdf, 5
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CityCouncil | 2006-06-06 | 5 | Agreement with the Port of Oakland; (06-294B) Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute extension of Operating Agreement with Blue and Gold Fleet for the Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service and adopt associated budgets; (06-294C) Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute extension of Operating Agreement with Harbor Bay Maritime for the Alameda Harbor Bay Ferry and adopt associated budgets (06-294D) Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations with the Bay Area Water Transit Authority (WTA) for transfer of the City's Ferry Service to the WTA; and (06-294E) Resolution No. 13970, "Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for Regional Measure 1 Bridge Toll Funds, including Five Percent Unrestricted State Funds and Two Percent Bridge Toll Reserve Funds, for Operating Subsidy and Capital Projects for City of Alameda Ferry Services and to Enter into All Agreements Necessary to Secure These Funds for FY 2006-07. Adopted. The Ferry Services Manager provided a brief presentation. Vice Mayor Gilmore commended staff for being proactive in soliciting public input on the WTA negotiations; stated that she assumes that public concerns would be addressed through the course of negotiations. Councilmember Matarrese congratulated staff and the Harbor Bay Maritime operational group for maintaining service levels; stated he hopes the marketing can be taken to the next level outside of Alameda; he is in favor of negotiations with WTA with the condition that a baseline is set for the current service and there is a guarantee that the service would not drop. Councilmember deHaan concurred with Councilmember Matarrese; inquired what the fare box was for the Alameda Oakland Ferry Service. The Ferry Services Manager responded 52%; stated he projects next year would be approximately 49% due to fuel increases. Councilmember deHaan stated safeguards should be used throughout negotiations; services are hard to get back once they are relinquished; requested more information on WTA's future goals and services stated jeopardizing the present service level would be unsatisfactory. Councilmember Daysog stated the Port of Oakland's contribution has declined significantly; he is not ready to relinquish local Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 June 6, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-06-06.pdf |