pages: CityCouncil/2007-06-05.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2007-06-05 | 8 | closure for Labor Day; a direct mail campaign would be conducted for the Harbor Bay and Fernside District areas offering a two-for- - one free commute on the Harbor Bay Ferry or Alameda/Oakland Ferry. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether anything is being done for the new development in Oakland, particularly the waterfront area. The Ferry Manager responded in the affirmative; stated a free ride coupon and brochure were provided last year and would be repeated this year. Vice Mayor Tam inquired why there is a deferential in fuel costs between the Harbor Bay Ferry and Alameda/Oakland Ferry; further inquired whether bio-diesel is an option. The Ferry Manager responded the two operators get fuel in a different manner. stated the Alameda/Oakland Ferry has an underground tank; the Harbor Bay Ferry receives fuel by truck, which results in a ten to fifteen cent increase; the cost of bio- diesel was approximately 50 cents per gallon higher several years agoi now the cost of bio-diesel is within ten cents per gallon; engine manufacturers have not agreed that the warranty protection extends to operators who use bio-diesel. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether San Francisco received a warranty from the engine manufacture. The Ferry Manager responded Cummins requested that the Red and White Fleet change from B20 bio-diesel to B10 bio-diesel; the Red and White Fleet is in negotiations with Cummins to do a six-month test to see the effect of the B20 bio-diesel; the quality and consistency of bio-diesel is concerning. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether Cummins has already agreed to use warranted B10 bio-diesel in Red and White Fleet engines. The Ferry Manager responded Red and White Fleet is in negotiations with Cummins for a six-month trial. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the engines are under warranty now, to which the Ferry Manager responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Tam stated that Table 1 shows an 18% increase in fuel costs; inquired whether maintenance reductions would off set the increase. The Ferry Manager responded in the affirmative stated maintenance Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 June 5, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-06-05.pdf |