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CityCouncil | 2008-10-21 | 15 | COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (08-456) - Consideration of Mayor's nomination for appointment to the Social Services Human Relations Board. Mayor Johnson nominated Douglas Biggs. (08-457 ) Councilmember deHaan stated that gas prices are down ; ferry fees were raised; inquired whether the increase should be revisited. The City Manager responded that she would check with the Public Works Department. Mayor Johnson stated that fees could possibly be reduced. (08-458 - ) Councilmember Matarrese stated that he attended the AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee Meeting; he requested that Council receive a report on the meeting because discussions included casual carpooling and line 63; the line 63 route changes only saved two minutes. Mayor Johnson inquired what were the thoughts on casual carpooling. Councilmember Matarrese responded points of discussion included: 1) casual carpooling is bad for the bus system; 2) the City should place a sign for a designated casual carpooling zone; and 3) casual carpooling should be moved to a ride share location; stated the matter is a question of policy. Councilmember deHaan stated concerns involved sheriff's issuing tickets. Councilmember Matarrese stated tickets are issued if someone pulls up to a red zone that is a bus stop. (08-459) Vice Mayor Tam stated that she attended the League of California Cities East Bay Division meeting last Thursday PG&E made a presentation; PG&E is trying to reduce its carbon footprint ; Berkeley, Albany, and Emeryville are trying to create a municipal public power entity; studies show that rates would be 10% higher because of PG&E's broad base; that she has been elected to the Executive Board which requires reviewing legislation on local control for the Light Brown Apple Moth issue. Mayor Johnson inquired what is PG&E's renewable portion of their portfolio. Regular Meeting 15 Alameda City Council October 21, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-10-21.pdf |