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CityCouncil | 2008-07-01 | 7 | (08-290) Public Hearing to consider the proposed implementation of a fuel surcharge for the City of Alameda Ferry Services, approve the proposed fuel surcharge, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary amendments to the Operating Contracts for the Ferry Services. The Ferry Services Manager gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Matarrese inquired when the Water Emergency Transportation Agency (WETA) would take over the ferries. The Ferry Services Manager responded new legislation requires that WETA adopt a transition plan by June 2009. The Deputy City Manager stated WETA needs to adopt a transition plan by July 1, 20091 the transition would take approximately one year. Mayor Johnson stated WETA authorized existing operators to use two new boats; inquired whether the new boats are more fuel efficient. The Ferry Services Manager responded both boats are under warranty for the first year; stated insuring each boat would cost approximately $30,000 to $35,000; additional house maintenance would be required the first year; the boats carry fewer passengers, but the overall footprint is approximately the same as the Peralta; the new boats are the cleanest burning engines on the bay . Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether the interim operator would have to incur the additional costs. The Ferry Services Manager responded the issue is part of negotiations; stated the City does not want to incur additional expenses. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether a fuel surcharge would need to be considered as a result of the two new boats. The Ferry Services Manager responded in the negative; stated the staff recommendation is based on operating the existing boats; WETA would take care of any additional operating expenses. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the Port of Oakland has been approached regarding an increased subsidy. The Ferry Services Manager responded in the affirmative; stated staff met with the Port of Oakland's Director of Commercial Real Estate; the Director reported that sixty-eight positions are being eliminated and that the Port of Oakland is not in the position to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 July 1, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-07-01.pdf |