pages: CityCouncil/2007-06-05.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2007-06-05 | 7 | Reserve Funds for the Operating Subsidy and Capital Projects for the City of Alameda Ferry Services, and to Enter into All Agreements Necessary to Secure these Funds for Fiscal Year 2007- 2008. " Adopted. The Ferry Manager gave a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired what is the City's contribution to the Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service, to which the Ferry Manager responded approximately $600,000. Mayor Johnson stated that the Port of Oakland is cutting its contribution from $83,000 to $79,000; inquired why the contribution is lower. The Ferry Manager responded the Port of Oakland argues that there are no non-port revenues; stated money is taken from the [Port s ] General Fund; payments are made for security and maintenance of the Clay Street ferry terminal as well as providing free parking for ferry riders. Mayor Johnson inquired what is the proportion of riders who board the ferry at Jack London Square versus Alameda. The Ferry Manager responded approximately 420,000 riders take the Alameda/Oakland Ferry; stated approximately 53% come in and out of Jack London Square; the vast majority [of Oakland riders) are excursion riders who pay the maximum walk-on rate. Mayor Johnson stated that the City should be more resistant to the Port of Oakland's 5% cut; she would be surprised if every budget line item was cut 5% the Port of Oakland is getting a good deal for $83,000 and should be expected to pay a fair share. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the 5% cut was because of airport revenue losses, to which the Ferry Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether there was an overall loss; stated the airport is not the majority of funds generated by the Port of Oakland; further inquired what are the plans for increased ridership on the Alameda/Oakland Ferry. The Ferry Manager responded ridership is already up 3% for the current year; stated advertising on AC Transit buses and participation in four free transit days for Spare the Air day would continue. the Alameda/Oakland Ferry would be participating with CalTrans in the awareness campaign for the three or four day bridge Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 June 5, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-06-05.pdf |