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CityCouncil | 2015-09-15 | 7 | *** Mayor Spencer left the dais at 8:43 p.m. and returned at 8:44 p.m. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry regarding timeframe, the Chief Operations Officer - Alameda Point stated given the complexity, 18 months is realistic; building consensus takes time and effort; other transportation efforts will not stop; learning and integrating efforts will continue; the City is already coordinating efforts and working in partnership with AC Transit to use funds from new developments to restore bus lines; there is a Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Grant to implement the Alameda Point TDM strategy; some recommendations are already germane to the program. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the intra-island shuttle system should be broadened; understanding vulnerabilities and that Alameda is constrained by roadways on and off the island is important; he would like a risk assessment for alternatives in the event of a major earthquake. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding cost and funding, the Chief Operations Officer - Alameda Point stated the cost could range; the RFP requests budget and cost saving strategies up front. Mayor Spencer stated $200,000 will come from the General Fund, inquired where the other $50,000 to 100,000 would come from. The Chief Operations Officer - Alameda Point responded the other funds would come from Public Works dedicated funds, Base Reuse, and lease revenue funds. Councilmember Oddie stated Council wants to know more funds will not be requested from the General Fund. Mayor Spencer stated that she would expect a consultant to inform the City that a bus system connecting Alameda Point to mass transit, such as BART and the ferries, is necessary; inquired when such a plan would be implemented. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 September 19, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-09-15.pdf |