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CityCouncil | 2017-07-18 | 31 | ordinance. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the site will be very attractive to uses that need to be on the water. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding the water taxi commitment and hours, the Assistant Community Development Director stated the Master Plan commitment is that there will be a public water shuttle facility dock constructed; phasing needs to be approved before being constructed; the Transportation Management Association (TMA) will ultimately make the determination. Mayor Spencer inquired whether there is a commitment to have a water shuttle. Sean Whiskeman, Catellus, responded the hard work is building the infrastructure for the water shuttle; stated the actual service will fall to the TMA to generate the funds to operate the shuttle. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the City is going to have a water shuttle or only a dock. Mr. Whiskeman responded the City will receive the dock and the vessel,; stated the operating funds will be generated by the TMA; additional revenue will be allocated to the TMA from the new housing. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Catellus has had discussions with WETA. Mr. Whiskeman responded in the negative; stated Catellus plans on speaking with WETA. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the TMA will make the final decisions on the water shuttle. Mr. Whiskeman responded in the affirmative; stated the TMA board is made up of a representative of Catellus, TriPointe, the shopping center and the City. Mayor Spencer inquired whether TMA would have public meetings; and whether the public be notified of the meetings and be a part of the dialogue, to which the Assistant Community Development Director responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer stated the shuttle would need to be very accessible to be a part of the traffic solution; she does not want to end up with a shuttle sitting at a dock not being used; inquired whether the project will be 100% visit-ability, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether every project can be required to have 100% visit-ability and 30% accessible housing. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 18, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-07-18.pdf |