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CityCouncil | 2013-03-05 | 9 | submit comments addressing transit. Mr. Jaynes stated the VA is concerned about transportation to the facility; the VA staff met with AC Transit staff on July 24, 2012 to review the demographics of the staff, patients and trips; AC Transit staff indicated the route to Alameda Point could be extended; the VA's architect designed a bus stop as part of the project; the VA will have to submit an application to the AC Transit Board for rerouting the bus line in 11/2 to 2 years; further stated the VA will run a shuttle during the clinic's hours of operation. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Biological Opinion references the City working with East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD); that she has great concern and objection to doing anything with EBRPD while the District is suing the City; inquired whether the references in the Biological Opinion commit the City to any actions. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded the statements do not commit the City; stated the 150 acre park is discussed; however, a particular service provider is not identified; the USF&WS has to approve the provider to ensure capability to operate adjacent to an endangered species colony; nothing in the Biological Opinion or term sheet commit the City to work with a specific provider. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there is reference to EBRPD holding a conservation easement over the undeveloped land; that she does not believe the conservation easement is still being considered; inquired whether or not the easement is being considered. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded that she understands there have been numerous conversations between USF&WS and the VA about placing a conservation easement on federal land; a determination was made that the federal government cannot place a conservation easement on its own land. In response to Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry regarding the Biological Opinion restricting the number of ferry crossings, the Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point stated Water Emergency Transit Authority (WETA) plans to lease land from the City; the ferries stationed at the site would leave and return through the breakwater gap; the breakwater gap might also be used if the ferry terminal is moved to the sea plane lagoon; the language was included to build in flexibility. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the City faces risks due to a statement in the term sheet about the VA access road being subject to the availability of funds. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded the entire VA project is subject to the availability of funds; stated presumably, the VA would not start the project or road construction if funds are not available. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted the clause was not included in other areas of the term sheet. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 March 5, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-03-05.pdf |