pages: CityCouncil/2007-09-18.pdf, 11
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CityCouncil | 2007-09-18 | 11 | Counci lmember deHaan responded $1 million was donated; stated a developer brought in a funding stream that provided loan capabilities of up to $5 million. Mayor Johnson stated Alameda museums should learn from the example [Air Museum]. . (07-462) Councilmember deHaan stated the City has its first green parking lot at Blanding Avenue and Oak Street. (07-463) Mayor Johnson requested an update on the status of the Bay Trail plans. (07-464) Mayor Johnson stated that she met with the City of Vallejo and Water Transit Authority (WTA) representatives this morning; Vallejo has the other ferry system most affected by recent legislation; Alameda has always been interested in protecting service and fares and needs to have a guaranteed level of service and representation if the system merges regionally; Vallejo has indicated that there is no intent to purchase the assets; there are a lot of unanswered questions right now. Councilmember deHaan stated the city needs to see that the WTA has the wherewithal to be able to operate a ferry service; Alameda has been very successful. Mayor Johnson stated that the regional system participation would not be voluntary. Councilmember Matarrese requested an official staff report summarizing the details of this morning's meeting; further requested that proceedings be resurrected from previous Council meetings when the WTA made a presentation; stated information is needed from State representatives. the public needs to know what has transpired and what the future may bring; he would like to have the matter placed on the next agenda for discussion. Mayor Johnson stated everything is moving quickly; people need to be kept informed. (07-465) Mayor Johnson stated that she attended a joint presentation with the Public Works Department and Supervisor Lai- Bitker regarding the Broadway/Jackson interchange and Tube lighting; the Bay Farm Island Bridge is a CalTrans bridge; there was discussion about having CalTrans use its resources to bring the bridge to lifeline level rather than depleting County resources to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 September 18, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-09-18.pdf |