pages: CityCouncil/2007-10-02.pdf, 5
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CityCouncil | 2007-10-02 | 5 | Vice Mayor Tam stated that the development of the management plan for emergency response is very important she would like to underscore that priority should be given to an Island such as Alameda with regard to emergency accessi Alameda should not be left stranded by having its boats used elsewhere in the event of a big emergency. Councilmember deHaan stated that dialogue was initiated with the Water Transit Authority (WTA) at one time; concerns involved whether the WTA had the wherewithal to move forward and take over a system; the City did not want to Alameda's system to deteriorate in any way; inquired whether the legislation could be signed as early as October 14. The Public Works Director responded that the legislation was sent to the Governor on September 20; the Governor has thirty days to act on the legislation by either signing or vetoing the bill; the bill would be enacted if no action is taken. Councilmember deHaan requested information on the difference between Alameda's and Vallejo's concerns. The Public Works Director stated Alameda is trying to ascertain the value of its assets; approximately $1.1 million could have gone into other types of services but said amount does not include the $1 million that was funded through an assessment district for the Harbor Bay Ferry; Vallejo's assets are approximately $112 million; Vallejo is a true transit agency that combines buses with the ferries Harbor Bay's farebox recovery ratio is 46% and the Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service is over 50%; Vallejo's farebox recovery is 65%. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Vallejo is non-supportive of the legislation. The Ferry Services Manager responded in the affirmative; stated Vallejo issued a letter requesting ferry riders to lobby the Governor. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not know whether Vallejo has simply a lot of unanswered questions or is in complete opposition to an integrated Bay water transit system. The Public Works Director stated that a lot of unanswered questions should be addressed in the cleanup legislation. Mayor Johnson stated that Vallejo is unclear about what will happen Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 October 2, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-10-02.pdf |