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CityCouncil | 2006-07-18 | 10 | services; bicycle riders are complaining that the ferries do not have enough room for bikes; bike accommodations would be an improvement. Mr. Castleberry stated the WTA would not believe that transferring City ferry services is a good idea if riders would not benefit; the WTA is eligible for funds that the City is not; 25% of operating funds would be for landside connections; transit agencies can be paid to cooperate; boats are being designed to carry 100 bikes. Jon Spangler, Alameda, stated he was impressed with the WTA's presentation; he is not an opponent or proponent at this point he is concerned with 1) possible affects on cross-estuary services, 2) what the WTA would offer to reduce ticket prices, 3) greener propulsion systems and other green initiatives, including solar and sail powered ferries, 4) guarantees for customer services, and 5) bike commute provisions. Councilmember Daysog stated people in Alameda love the ferry system; the two Alameda ferry systems service particular markets; he is not inclined to move forward with the negotiations; key points need to be considered; funding streams should be given back if boats are given back; concurred with Vice Mayor Gilmore's comments regarding getting the same boats back with a longer guarantee period. Councilmember Matarrese inquired how much discussions would cost, to which the Ferry Services Manager responded the discussions would cost staff's time. Councilmember Matarrese inquired what would not be done while WTA discussions are conducted; stated he would like to have an analysis of the two paths going forward; Council could make a decision on whether it is worthwhile to tie up staff time to get $200,000 and give up local control; he is not willing to authorize discussions until the analysis is made. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated one of the key issues has to be protection of Alameda's services because the ferry system is a necessity; protection is necessary in case the Oakland to South San Francisco run becomes more profitable and Alameda services are cut. In response to Councilmember Matarrese's question regarding the cost for discussions, the Public Works Director stated the approximate cost would be $15,000. Councilmember Matarrese inquired what would not be done while negotiations were conducted, to which the Public Works Director Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 July 18, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-07-18.pdf |