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CityCouncil | 2015-03-03 | 6 | In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry regarding the ferry system, Mr. Connolly stated WETA's mission includes providing transportation services, particularly transbay services; WETA receives funding through bridge tolls for the transbay services; WETA would also be a source for transportation in the event or a national emergency in a response and economic recovery aspect. Councilmember Oddie inquired the number of jobs at the facility, to which Mr. Connolly responded there will be approximately 100 permanent full-time jobs; stated about 30 employees would transfer from San Francisco and 20 new maintenance employees would be hired. Councilmember Oddie inquired how Council can make WETA's promises iron clad tonight. The City Attorney responded modifications could be made to the lease; consent is required from the prospective tenant. Councilmember Daysog stated the project is important and vital; that he appreciates Section 12 of the lease which states WETA would be responsible for remediation costs of spills; suggested adding to Exhibit E of Section 12.6 whether there are emergency plans in place to deal with spills. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, Mr. Connolly responded the building dimensions are 25,000 square feet, 37 feet wide and 167 feet in length; the capacity for fuel storage is 48,000 gallons which are transported by standard trucks at the frequency of one truck per week. Stated there are no East Bay haul out locations for harbor seals from Yerba Buena to Fremont; the seals should be accommodated; a written binding agreement is needed: Mark Klein, Alameda. Stated the WETA project is good and creates jobs; expressed concern over the losses which will be caused by the project; urged Council to ensure there is something in writing to require WETA to go above and beyond to protect the harbor seals: Irene Dieter, Alameda. Stated that he would like to see something in writing before Council proceeds; the matter can come back; dredging cannot start until next year: Richard Bangert, Alameda. Stated that she supports the project but the haul outs for harbor seals need to be protected; the City needs to use specialists to protect the seals and seek grants: Leora Feeney, Alameda. Discussed the extraordinary wildlife in Alameda, which need to be respected; urged the City to codify the haul out requirement in the lease including consulting specialists: Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 3, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-03-03.pdf |