pages: CityCouncil/2007-10-02.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2007-10-02 | 6 | to a multi-million dollar grant to build a parking structure for ferry riders. Councilmember deHaan stated Vallejo formed an Advisory Ridership Committee; inquired what methods would be used for outreach to the Alameda ridership. The Public Works Director responded today's newspaper article provided information to residents; stated a notice was sent to ferry riders late today informing the riders of tonight's meeting. Councilmember deHaan stated that a community workshop would be worthwhile. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether the reasoning for the urgency of the Bill is known, to which the Public Works Director responded that he did not know. Bill Smith, Alameda, discussed flying vehicles. Scott Henning, Alameda, stated that Council's vote will have the appearance of agreeing with approving the Bill; residents need to have a voice in how assets are managed the Bill is proposing to give Alameda's assets to a regional authority where the City's voice is one of many regional cities; the big concern is that the Bill would transfer ownership Vallejo is in extreme opposition to the Bill and is questioning its enforceability; ferry riders have been invited to attend Public Hearings in the past; Council should consider not adopting the report until Public Hearings are held, the City Attorney provides an opinion on whether or not the Bill is enforceable, and an Advisory Ridership Committee is established. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Short Range Transit Plan is required to be adopted, to which the Public Works Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese stated that Council voting on the Short Range Transit Plan would not be supporting the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) Legislation the questions are the same as when the WTA made a presentation. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of adopting the Short Range Transit Plan. Councilmember Matarrese stated that good suggestions have been made regarding public meetings; the cleanup legislation is an unknown. Mayor Johnson stated that language could be added stating that the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 October 2, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-10-02.pdf |