pages: CityCouncil/2007-10-02.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2007-10-02 | 7 | City of Alameda has not taken a position on the legislation. Councilmember Matarrese clarified that the motion adopts the Short Range Transit Plan; stated adopting the Short Range Transit Plan fulfills the City's responsibilities to Regional Measure 1; another motion could be made regarding Council hearing the [WETA] report. Mayor Johnson inquired whether a separate motion could be made, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of adopting the Short Range Transit Plan. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Councilmember Matarrese stated suggestions have been made to hold public hearings with the point of establishing a Rider Advisory Group to ensure public input and to request the City Attorney's S opinion regarding the enforcement of the transfer. The City Attorney stated that a transfer cannot take place without fair market value compensation for any assets that would be transferred. Councilmember Gilmore stated that the City Attorney's comments presupposes that the legislation is enforceable but that the WETA would need to pay the City; Vallejo's Mayor is questioning whether the legislation is enforceable. The City Attorney stated the legislation purports and attempts to pre-empt Charter cities; said issue could be challenged. Bruce M. McBride, Alameda, stated that Vallejo has a tremendous ferry organization and has a dedicated ridership; most of the riders come from Antioch; Alameda is in a different situation than Larkspur or Vallejo; Vallejo does not pass under major airliner routes nor is juxtaposed to any international airports; the Alameda route has ninety percent of its transit immediately adjacent to major container ships; all ferry boats on the Bay have repair services performed at one facility in Alameda. Mayor Johnson stated that Council is not taking a position on the legislation. the issue is on going. Councilmember deHaan stated Mr. McBride brought up some good, solid points. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 October 2, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-10-02.pdf |