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TransportationCommission | 2007-09-26 | 3 | Board would be composed of individuals appointed by the Legislature and the Governor. Mr. Sanchez confirmed that was correct, and that the current Water Transit Authority had 11 Board members, to be replaced by a new Board consisting of five members, three appointed by the Governor and two appointed by the Legislature. Commissioner Schatmeier expressed concern that that change may result in some loss of local influence and control over what happened in the future, and hoped that the Governor may reappoint existing Board members. He was concerned that the change may work against Alameda's interest. Chair Knox White suggested that the City Council send a strong letter to the Governor's office, and noted that he tended not to sign items without the input of the people involved in setting them up. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Ratto regarding the impetus for the legislators to make this change, Mr. Sanchez replied that the legislation cited the need to develop a comprehensive and effected emergency water transit response in the event of a region- wide emergency. It argued that in order to effectively develop and implement such a program, the transfer of Alameda's and Vallejo's ferries would be needed. Commissioner Ratto noted that the Alameda and Vallejo ferries were instrumental in the emergency aid after the portion of the Bay Bridge collapsed following the 1989 earthquake. He suggested that the Transportation Commissioners attend the City Council meeting. Open public hearing. There were no speakers. Close public hearing. Chair Knox White inquired whether the 500 passenger per day on the Alameda-Harbor Bay ferry indicated one-way or round-trip. Mr. Sanchez replied that was the total count. Chair Knox White cited the paragraph explaining the difficulties with the 65-minute ferry meeting the transit service, and inquired whether a table could be included to clarify the difficult language. He noted that on page 13 (Fare Structure) read, "Alameda-Oakland proposed fare and inquired whether another fare hike was being proposed. Mr. Sanchez noted that the fare hike approved by City Council approximately two months ago must go to the CPUC for approval; that process in not yet complete, and he hoped that a decision would be made soon. He confirmed that was not another fare hike. Chair Knox White noted that the language on page 15 (Objective 2) read, " provide comfortable, reliable and frequent ferry service." He noted that Measure 1 discussed a minimum fare box recovery, and pointed out that in several places, different numbers Transportation Commission Page 3 of 9 September 26, 2007 | TransportationCommission/2007-09-26.pdf |