pages: CityCouncil/2009-05-19.pdf, 15
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CityCouncil | 2009-05-19 | 15 | repaired. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the ferry would not stop at Jack London Square if the Port of Oakland withdrew funding stated Jack London Square passengers are a significant part of the fare revenue. The Ferry Services Manager responded the Port of Oakland contributed approximately 49% percent of all tickets purchased in 2008; stated most riders are excursion riders and do not take advantage of commuter discounts; more than 50% of fare box revenue comes from Oakland; hopefully, the Port of Oakland will move quickly. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the entire ferry service would be in jeopardy without the Jack London service, to which the Ferry Services Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he is not willing to insert the proposed paragraph because the jump from not finding money and killing the service is very short; inquired whether tonight's action could be delayed. The Public Works Director responded the matter could come back to Council; stated one option would be to allow the Interim City Manager to negotiate and bring the matter back before finalization. The Ferry Services Manager stated perhaps the Blue & Gold Fleet Operating Agreement could be extended on a month-to-month basis; that he has concerns because getting on the Port of Commissioners calendar takes approximately two months; the Port of Oakland and Blue & Gold Agreements expire June 30, 2009. Mayor Johnson stated the Port of Oakland Agreement language needs to be reflected in the Blue & Gold Agreement. The Ferry Services Manager stated the Agreements already have language stating that the City can suspend the Contract if funding sources do not come through. Councilmember Gilmore stated Oakland's ability to fund dock side improvements is not technically the City's the funding source; language needs to be clear that if the Port of Oakland pulls out, it is tied to the existence of the ferry service in Oakland, not the funding source. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired where Oakland gets funding. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 May 19, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-05-19.pdf |