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CityCouncil | 2017-12-05 | 2 | the Regular City Council Meeting Held on November 7, 2017. Approved. (*17-717) Ratified bills in the amount of $3,083,246.82. (17-718) Recommendation to Receive Status Report on Implementation of the Approved Plan for Access to the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a shuttle from the Harbor Bay ferry to a satellite parking lot can be included in the plan. The Base Reuse Director responded staff has not reviewed the shuttle service yet; stated the shuttle would compete with AC Transit's Line 21. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like the City to keep options open. The Base Reuse Director stated the City will explore other options; staff has discussed ways to shorten the route with AC Transit. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the item is in response to a referral, to which the Base Reuse Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Oddie stated that he thought there was going to be a workshop. The Base Reuse Director responded the data is a status report and is a culmination of many meetings regarding the issue. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the bus leaves early from certain locations. Austin Lee, AC Transit, responded the bus will be at the ferry on time, before the ferry departs. Councilmember Oddie expressed concern with the bus being on time for ferry riders; stated the bus being late affects people getting to work on time. Mr. Lee stated AC Transit strives to have all trips arrive on time. Councilmember Oddie stated it is critical for the bus to be on time to encourage people to use public transit. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether staff can submit the ridership data for Line 21, to which the Base Reuse Director responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the plan can include a connector to the overflow parking and ridership from the East End, to which the Base Reuse Director responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 December 5, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-12-05.pdf |