pages: CityCouncil/2008-04-15.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2008-04-15 | 13 | hopes are to have Ferry riders stop for a cup of coffee. i Ferry riders barely make it in time to board; restaurants demand more parking; he would like to re-think having a restaurant near the Ferry Terminal. The Applicant stated attracting restaurants to the Business Park has been a real challenge; current cafés operate between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and are struggling; the Ferry Terminal location represents a better opportunity to get traffic and be successful. Councilmember Gilmore stated Condition #30 addresses the Transportation System Management and existing shuttle service for the Business Park; inquired whether additional language could be added to reach out to the Harbor Bay Home Owner Associations in an attempt to pull resources to get a shuttle system working around the residences. The Applicant stated that the shuttle service is operated and paid for by Business Park owners; he does not have the ability to obligate expanding the shuttle service to residents; he would be happy to discuss the idea with residents in his role as President of the Business Park. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she is not requesting the Applicant to obligate the Business Park to provide shuttle service; she is obligating the Applicant to have a dialogue. Mayor Johnson stated that Councilmember Matarrese requested that the matter to brought to the Interagency Liaison Committee (ILC) . Councilmember Matarrese stated that the Business Park is responsible for shuttle service as a mitigation of the traffic created; the residential side has no such vehicle; the matter is a City issue; the City should coordinate an effort that brings the Harbor Bay community and Business Park together to discuss shuttle service; language should be crafted to prohibit fast food restaurants such as McDonalds, Burger King, etc. Councilmember deHaan stated that the project blessing is that employees could live in the area. Councilmember Matarrese stated residents could either take the shuttle or bicycles. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the ferry terminal has bike parking, to which the Applicant responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson seconded the motion. Regular Meeting 13 Alameda City Council April 15, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-04-15.pdf |