pages: CityCouncil/2007-10-02.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2007-10-02 | 8 | Councilmember Matarrese stated Council heard the update; the public needs to understand what is happening; workshops are a good way to update the public and provide timelines. Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of adopting the City of Alameda Ferry Short Range Transit Plan with the stipulation that workshops be conducted to inform the public on the legislation. Councilmember deHaan seconded the motion with the caveat that the emergency portion needs to be flushed out; the emergency portion was the driving force; noted new routes are being initiated. The Public Works Director stated that the WTA is currently pursuing an Oakland to South San Francisco route. Vice Mayor Tam stated that she is concerned with the legislation being rushed; public workshops are being rushed; inquired whether the workshop's point would be to synthesize the public's comments in order to take a position or request the City's support of the Bill in order to respond to the Legislature. Mayor Johnson stated the purpose of the workshop would be to inform the public. The Public Works Director stated the workshop would educate the public on the Bill; a WTA representative could be at the meeting to answer questions; a Blue Ribbon Task Force was created to look at the needs for emergency response from a ferry perspective and could be the reason for the urgency of the bill. Councilmember deHaan stated that [Blue Ribbon Task Force ] came from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Mayor Johnson stated AC Transit expressed interest in operating the ferries at one point. Councilmember deHaan inquired when the WTA was formed, to which the Deputy City Manager responded 1999. Vice Mayor Tam stated that she is very supportive of regional cooperation and opportunities to leverage assets with other regional agencies; the question is one of process; inquired whether the City was consulted about the legislation during discussions on the formation of an emergency transit authority. The Public Works Director responded that changes were made to the legislation a couple of days before passage. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 October 2, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-10-02.pdf |