pages: CityCouncil/2007-10-02.pdf, 9
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CityCouncil | 2007-10-02 | 9 | Mayor Johnson stated the City and WTA were following the legislation very closely; a lot of late changes were made. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he attended a meeting that presented some dramatic scenarios on what would happen when the big one hits the Bay Area; he is surprised that the legislation happened so quicklyi WTA came to the City a year agoi serious momentum is behind the legislation; the City needs to ensure that 1) current service is not lost, 2) Alameda receives the benefit of having the boats, 3) the Mayor is on the [WETA] Board, and 4) the City is reimbursed for any money that the City could have invested in infrastructure other than the ferry. Vice Mayor Tam stated that there is a presumption that SB976 is a foregone conclusion; the Bill requires workshops be scheduled to inform and educate the community regarding the transition plan; she is unclear on whether there are any opportunities to include amendments before the Governor signs the Bill. The City Manager stated that the City has the opportunity to be involved with cleanup legislation. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether there are any commitments from the Senators or Legislature to sponsor the cleanup legislation. Mayor Johnson responded that the legislation has so many loose ends and cannot move forward without cleanup legislation; inquired whether discussions will begin in January. The Deputy City Manager responded the Legislature will reconvene in December to conduct housekeeping business; stated the real work will start in January; Senator Perata's staff discussed the need for cleanup legislation; there is not an opportunity to make changes to SB976; amendment opportunities will come up in the next Legislative session. Councilmember Gilmore stated the Governor either has to sign, not sign, or veto the bill; inquired whether there is any sense of which way the Governor is leaning. The Deputy City Manager responded in the negative; stated a lot of Republicans voted no on the Bill; the Department of Finance will recommend a no vote since there were a lot of Republican no votes; the Governor does not always take the Department of Finance's recommendation; the Governor may be willing to sign the Bill in order to move other priorities forward; she continues to check on the status, but no action has been taken yet. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 October 2, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-10-02.pdf |