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CityCouncil | 2015-11-03 | 12 | 477 Councilmember Daysog stated the suggestions could be part of the transportation strategy. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated having a discussion sooner rather than later is preferred; the issue should not be pushed too far down the road. Mayor Spencer concurred with Councilmember Daysog; stated Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's suggestions as part of the transportation strategy is appropriate. The Interim City Manager clarified that the comment period for the service expansion plan ends November 9th; staff is providing comments but there was no time to bring the matter to Council. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the legislative program includes Sacramento, Washington D.C., and other regional bodies Alameda has to deal with; the City has always maintained that the #19 bus or northern route service, and service to the Main Street ferry should be restored; these issues should be included in the legislative program approved tonight. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft noted that the #631 bus would also help kids get to school. The Interim Assistant City Manager stated the O bus moving to Encinal Avenue instead of Santa Clara Avenue might move faster, according to AC Transit. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) should have a seat at ACTC; BART and AC Transit both have representatives. Mayor Spencer stated that she does not think ACTC's mission includes water. The Interim City Manager stated the idea is perhaps ACTC's mission should include water. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Interim Assistant City Manager stated ferries do not receive Measure BB funds; BART does not have a seat at ACTC; BART has a seat at the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). Vice Mayor Matarrese stated broadening water transit should be included in the legislative program; Council does not have to figure it out tonight. Mayor Spencer stated ACTC's focus should be on improving AC Transit on the Island; she would like staff's opinion on the matter. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 3, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-11-03.pdf |