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CityCouncil | 2016-04-05 | 15 | addressed. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the concerns brought up by Mr. Bangert could be addressed; why is the City not waiting for the transportation study; questioned the fate of the Main Street terminal. The Base Reuse Director responded the plan has been in the works for many years; stated the City felt waiting another 18 months for the study did not make sense; the whole process takes a long time; delays increase the chance of missing the window to take advantage of the ferry service for residents who want the ferry terminal. Mayor Spencer inquired if the MOU commits WETA to maintaining the Main Street ferry. The Base Reuse Director responded that WETA will continue the Main Street service. Mayor Spencer stated there are some ongoing disagreements with WETA right now; if the intent is for WETA to continue the Main Street service, there should be language in the MOU. The Base Reuse Director stated the last paragraph states that WETA will maintain the Main Street terminal, irrespective of the future seaplane lagoon ferry service being implemented. Mayor Spencer stated the City is looking at adding parking at the Main Street terminal; inquired whether parking part of the MOU. The Base Reuse Director responded parking is not part of the current MOU; transit connections to the ferry terminals will come back to Council in July to discuss some of the ferry parking issues; parking is not being discussed tonight. Mayor Spencer inquired if the City is committing to contributing money to purchasing the vessel. The Base Reuse Director responded in the negative; stated the City is only committing to evaluate the feasibility of potentially using some of the City's funds towards the vessel; not committing to allocating the funds. Mayor Spencer stated that she is concerned the City is committing to fund the initial dredging without any limit and the cost being unknown; she would prefer there be a set dollar amount. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated setting the amount is premature without knowing the costs; the reason for placing the ferry at the seaplane lagoon location is to avoid the need for dredging. Mayor Spencer stated there are unanticipated costs and the City would be on the line Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 5, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-04-05.pdf |