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CityCouncil | 2016-02-02 | 17 | frequency during peak periods. Councilmember Oddie stated the ferry terminal is not being served; inquired what is AC Transit willing to commit to the terminal. Robert Del Rosario, AC Transit, stated AC Transit can only commit to one additional route; that he is happy to look into other revenue sources with the City. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether AC Transit is taking into consideration staff's request to commit funding for the cross island connection. Mr. Del Rosario responded the operating funds do not cover three options; Council is being asked to pick just one. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, Mr. Del Rosario stated AC Transit is always in communication with the City on planning efforts and are committed to actively planning routes; however, there are not enough operating dollars to have a bus on the road. The Transportation Coordinator stated the City is looking into how to generate money and will brainstorm with AC Transit on options. Councilmember Oddie stated funding should be a priority of AC Transit if the City is going to restore line 19. Councilmember Daysog expressed concern for ferry commuters with regards to the buses being on time. (16-052) Mayor Spencer stated a motion is needed to consider the remaining items: Alameda Point environmental clean-up [paragraph no. 16-053]; the resolution regarding conveyance [paragraph no. 16-055]; direction to staff regarding rent [paragraph no. 16- 056]; the referral regarding the Airport Operations Committee [paragraph no. 16-058]; and the referral regarding the clean water, pollution prevention, and habitat restoration ballot measure [paragraph no. 16-059]. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of considering the remaining items. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Oddie inquired how many items were mandatory. The Interim City Manager responded a consultant is present for the environmental clean-up; conveyance needs to be done and rent stabilization needs to be done if Council wants to continue on February 16th Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 February 2, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-02.pdf |