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CityCouncil | 2009-11-03 | 3 | Counci lmember Gilmore moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Matarrese seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Tam inquired whether the motion is just to accept the transmittal of the certificate of sufficiency of the initiative petition, to which the City Attorney responded in the affirmative. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. ( *09-434) - Recommendation to Accept a Grant from the Assistance to the Firefighters Grant Program for $65,127 to Develop and Administer a Multi-Hazard Injury Prevention Program for Residents 65 Years of Age and Older, Appropriate $13,026 in Fiscal Year 2009- 2010 Community Development Block Grant Funds to Meet the Grant Application 20% Match Requirement, and Authorize Staff to Make the Appropriate Budget Adjustments. Accepted. (09-435 ) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Negotiate and Execute All Required Agreements Between the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) and the Ferry Operators to Place the MV Pisces, Scorpio, and Gemini in Operation on the Alameda Ferry Service. [Contracts WETA, Harbor Bay Maritime, and Blue & Gold Fleet Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like some feedback from WETA regarding the use of boats to alleviate the Bay Bridge emergency closure. The Ferry Services Manager stated the Alameda Harbor Bay Ferry Service and Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service responded very well to the emergency; both the Pisces and Bay Breeze were used; the Bay Breeze was the main boat ; noted the Alameda/Oakland Ferry transported the Rockets to their game. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether staff assessed the parking situation during the emergency closure, to which the Ferry Services Manager responded in the negative. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he assessed the parking situation; the impact was quite extensive and indicates future concern if increased ridership continues. The Ferry Services Manager stated the Main Street terminal parking lots were full. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 3, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-11-03.pdf |