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CityCouncil | 2018-06-05 | 3 | (*18-326) Recommendation to Authorize the Acting City Manager to Execute a Third Amendment with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., to Increase Compensation by $20,000 for a Total Not to Exceed $94,999, with the Option of Two One-Year Extensions with Compensation Not to Exceed $20,000 Per Year, for a Total Aggregate Compensation Not to Exceed $134,999, to Continue Providing Technical and Strategic Engineering Support for Major Transportation Projects. Accepted. (18-326) Summary Title: Approve Actions to Implement the Alameda Point Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan Resolution No. 15383, "Authorizing the City of Alameda to Ratify the TDM Fee Amount for Existing Tenants in Alameda Point." Adopted; (18-326A) Recommendation to Allow a Pass Through of the TDM Fees from Existing Tenants in Alameda Point to the Alameda Transportation Management Association (TMA); and (18-326B) Recommendation to Allow a Pass Through of the Special Taxes Generated for Transportation Purposes from Property Owners within Community Facilities District 17-1 (CFD 17-1) at Alameda Point to the Alameda TMA. Expressed concern over the assessments, which pose a serious financial challenge for the Hornet; urged the plan be tabled until a comprehensive demand analysis can be reviewed to determine visitor and employee benefits for the Hornet: Michael McCarron, USS Hornet. The Acting Assistant City Manager gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is a special category for non-profit businesses and whether concerns were raised during the process. The Acting Assistant City Manager responded there was a lot of discussion about whether different uses fall into certain categories; stated there was one rate originally; different rates were proposed because of the different uses and to try to address issues raised; due to the Hornet's square footage, work was done to reduce and minimize the rate; all businesses, including the Alameda Point Collaborative, are paying the fee; there are many reasons employers would want to be exempt; exemptions would open the door to having less than full participation and would undermine the program. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding possibly losing the Hornet, the Acting Assistant City Manager stated the rate was negotiated with the Hornet's previous Executive Director; tonight is the first she heard the assessment would be a financial hardship. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry regarding revising the assessment, the Acting Assistant City Manager stated the decision falls on the Council; other tenants also had Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 June 5, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-06-05.pdf |