pages: CityCouncil/2007-01-02.pdf, 26
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CityCouncil | 2007-01-02 | 26 | currently, certain things can be changed by the TDM Program staff; annual reports would go to the Planning Board and the Transportation Commission for evaluation, feedback, and comment. Mayor Johnson stated Council might want the opportunity to have changes come to Council; the Planning Board is not a specialist in transportation; Council may want to have some input on readjusting dollars and determining how dollars are spent inquired whether there would be a commitment in the agreement with Clif Bar regarding the water taxi. Mr. Marshall responded the water taxi service is part of the negotiations with Clif Bar. Mayor Johnson stated a problem might arise if the water taxi is not doing well, but an obligation exists with Clif Bar. The Base Reuse and Community Development Manager stated the day-one requirement stipulates that the water taxi feasibility study be completed and that the water taxi be instituted when deemed feasible and be in operation for one year. Mayor Johnson stated she was referring to the developer's agreement with Clif Bar. Mr. Marshall stated the developer is required to provide the water taxi service during the period of establishing retail outlets. Mayor Johnson stated the water taxi costs would come out of the TDM Program the first year; the developer and Clif Bar would have a separate commitment if there was a determination that the water taxi was not an effective use of the TDM Program money. The Base Reuse and Community Development Manager stated the developer has to comply with the DDA requirements in the Master Plan conditions the developer will operate the water taxi for one year at minimum; the money can be reprogrammed if the TDM Program staff determines that the water taxi is not feasible and effective; Catellus could not veto the decision. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether scheduling would be impacted if the ordinances for DA-06-0002 and DA-06-0004 are finally passed and DA- 06-0003 was postponed for two weeks in order for staff and the Transportation Commission to address questions raised. The Supervising Planner stated the amendment needs to be crafted now in order to come back in two weeks; there is no time to go to the Transportation Commission; the criteria used to evaluate the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 26 January 2, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-01-02.pdf |