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CityCouncil | 2018-05-01 | 10 | Stated the Transportation Commission unanimously supported the program and changing the recommendation to include Bay Farm Island; the program is exactly what the City should be supporting as part of the Transportation Choices Plan; Bike Walk Alameda wholeheartedly supports the program: Brian McGuire, Bike Walk Alameda. Mayor Spencer stated Gig Car Share predicts almost $200,000 in revenue from May 3, 2018 to April 30, 2019; inquired how the City makes money from the program. The Transportation Coordinator stated Gig Car Share will have to pay taxes. Mayor Spencer stated other shared transportation programs requires $1 per ride go to the City; inquired whether the program would require such a payment, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded in the negative. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry why the payment is not required, the Transportation Coordinator stated that she has not heard of such a model. Mayor Spencer inquired whether any other public benefits would be negotiated, to which the Transportation Coordinator responded in the negative. Councilmember Oddie stated if the City posts Frequently Asked Questions on the website, the questions asked should be answered; Bay Farm Island should be considered, especially the two commute parking lots. Mayor Spencer inquired why a Request for Proposals (RFP) is not being done. The Transportation Coordinator responded staff is recommending piggy backing on the pilot program already happening in the East Bay; stated members need a place to go; the program is one of the first multijurisdictional programs in the country; having more jurisdictions involved makes it more successful; one-third of morning trips go to other East Bay communities; Gig Car Share is the only multijurisdictional program and the only one that has approached the City. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she has AAA and heard about the program; she appreciates AAA focusing on reducing the impact of traffic, pollution and wear and tear on infrastructure; the program is a step in the right direction. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a Service Agreement with Gig Car Share for a one year point-to-point car share pilot program at no cost to the City; noted the agreement has possibility for extension. In response to Vice Mayor Vella's inquiry regarding revenue projections, Ms. Morgan stated she prepared an estimate of $189,000, which was submitted for the City's business license application. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 May 1, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-05-01.pdf |