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CityCouncil | 2015-09-15 | 8 | The Chief Operations Officer - Alameda Point responded that she does not know whether the consultants will propose a bus system which connects to mass transit; the bus system should be carefully reviewed as part of the plan, but she does not think staff can presuppose what the consultants are going to say or propose. Mayor Spencer inquired whether it is possible to end up with a plan that does not have a system connecting to mass transit. The Chief Operations Officer - Alameda Point responded the goal and intent of the transit plan is to increase reliability and frequency of transit; stated that she cannot say how best to achieve the goal; the RFP allows consultants to present their strategies to achieve the goals Mayor Spencer stated that she cannot support the recommendation; the approach is well intended but will not bring Alameda closer to a plan that is really needed; she recommends just hiring a person who would be accountable; hiring a consultant team is the slowest way to get something done. Councilmember Daysog stated as the process moves forward, Council and staff will get a clearer understanding on how to implement the plan; learning from the process is important; strategies will come together, which is vital to move forward; clear solutions on how to proceed will come out of upfront investments; recommendations of having a dedicated staff person could also come out of the process. Vice Mayor moved approval of approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 9:13 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:21 p.m. *** (15-558) Recommendation to Approve Phase 0 (Phase Zero) Activities Plan for Site A at Alameda Point. The Project Manager gave a brief presentation and Rachel Campos, Alameda Point Partners (APP), gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated she loved the Phase 0 activities planned; inquired when the first [antiques fair] after party will be, to which Ms. Campos responded October 4th Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired what is being done to accommodate traffic leaving the antique faire and the pumpkin patch, to which Ms. Campos responded the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 September 15, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-09-15.pdf |