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CityCouncil | 2016-09-20 | 7 | Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Spencer stated it is critical that the measure be a County measure; the measure addresses issues across the County, not only for the City of Alameda; the cost is $12 to $14 estimated per $100,000 of assessed value. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the measure is a way for Alamedan's to help each other. Mayor Spencer stated the measure will take two-thirds vote to pass. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (16-463) Resolution No. 15199, "Supporting the AC Transit Parcel Tax Renewal Bond Measure (20 Year Measure). Adopted. In response to Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft's request, Elsa Ortiz, AC Transit Board of Directors, gave a brief overview of the measure. Mayor Spencer inquired what percentage is needed for the measure to pass, to which Ms. Ortiz responded two-thirds. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether line 19 is coming back in December, to which Ms. Ortiz responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie inquired what the headways will be on line 19. Ms. Ortiz responded AC Transit needs to hire more drivers; stated there will be a 20 minute headway; AC Transit is also working to have Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) dedicated lanes. Councilmember Oddie inquired how someone would go about applying to be a bus driver, to which Ms. Ortiz responded at www.actransit.org. Councilmember Daysog stated the AC Transit Board took special considerations for the Buena Vista line; AC Transit is looking into improving bus access to the ferries; he hopes voters support the measure. Ms. Ortiz stated the City of Alameda and AC Transit meet once every three months to hear citizen concerns. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 20, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-09-20.pdf |