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CityCouncil | 2009-05-19 | 2 | Mayor Johnson stated a ferry service from Jack London Square to San Francisco has been discussed. Mr. Sindzinski stated the model is to operate the service directly from Oakland but is based on ridership estimates done five or six years agoi now is the time to be creative; the role is to make the ferry service work for as many people as possible. Councilmember Matarrese stated nothing is set in stone. Mr. Sindzinski stated making services work for as many people as possible is set in stone. Mayor Johnson stated the WETA Board discussed the obligation to ensure that attention would be given existing service levels before expanding. Mr. Sindzinski stated the five-year plan addresses being able to operate all existing services and bringing two new routes on line. Vice Mayor deHaan commended WETA for looking at Alameda Point as the maintenance operation; stated hopefully, the developer understands the requirements; Alameda and Vallejo requested a certain amount of Return on Investment (ROI) ; inquired whether the matter has been addressed. Mr. Sindzinski responded the Transition Plan shows that existing services will be retained within the amount of funding available; costs need to be identified; a lot of work needs to be done. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he recalls requesting a $2 million or $3 million ROI. The Public Works Director stated that he does not recall the amount; the City would be compensated for money that could be used for other purposes negotiations are still in progress. Keith Stahnke, Water Emergency Transit Authority Operations Manager, continued with the Power Point presentation. Mr. Sindzinski stated WETA is very cognizant of the long tradition and history that Alameda and Vallejo have in providing ferry services WETA is committed to keeping services viable moving forward; Alameda has very sensitive needs in the event of a disaster. The Public Works Director noted that Mayor Johnson sits on the WETA Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 May 19, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-05-19.pdf |