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CityCouncil | 2017-01-17 | 9 | continue; Council has been burnt before and the issue needs to be taken seriously; she supports the extension. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved introduction of the ordinance amending the Disposition and Development Agreement between Alameda Point Partners, LLC and the City of Alameda for Site A at Alameda Point to extend the Phase 1 Outside Closing Date from December 12, 2016 to April 11, 2017 to Allow for Additional Time to Complete Property Due Diligence and to Secure Additional Financial Commitments. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie and Vella - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. (17-040) Recommendation to Provide Comments on the Draft Strategies and List of Projects and Actions for the Citywide Transit and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan. *** Mayor Spencer called a recess at 8:46 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:53 p.m. The Base Reuse Director gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether a transfer to and from the ferry to AC Transit is free prior to the clipper card, to which the Base Reuse Director responded in the affirmative; stated the clipper card system would be reprogrammed to get the discount; the goal is to try to make it seamless. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry regarding the impact of the Park & Ride on Bay Farm Island, the Base Reuse Director stated staff has not looked at it as a strategy, but will look into it. Vice Mayor Vella stated she would like to see bus access for teachers and staff and safe routes to schools explored. The Base Reuse Director stated it is a great idea and the School District will be approached. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the goal of reducing dive-alone trips on and off the Island was considered. The Base Reuse Director responded staff is in the process of obtaining baseline numbers on how effective the packages of improvements will be in achieving the goals; stated some will be more successful at meeting the goals than others; more quantitative analysis is needed; it would take a big shift, but staff can look at what it may take to make the improvements; the desire is to be aggressive but realistic. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 17, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-01-17.pdf |