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TransportationCommission | 2016-03-23 | 11 | Kevin Connolly replied that WETA has a10-year short-range plan that is updated every two years that comes with budget constraints and then there's the 20-year plan, which is a guided unconstrained document that outlines how they envision themselves developing as an agency. Commissioner Miley asked Kevin Connolly if the 20-year plan would be subject to the type of review as the 10-year plan. Kevin Connolly replied yes, the general practice is to review the 20-year every 5 to 10 years. Commissioner Bellows asked Kevin Connolly if WETA use to be called the Water Transit Authority. Kevin Connolly replied yes, they were called the Water Transit Authority in their inception and the word "emergency" got legislated in 2009 with capital funding attached to acknowledge that safety was needed. Commissioner Miley stated that it would be great if that "E" came with more capital or operating funds because it would be great to be able to buy more boats in the event of an emergency. Kevin Connolly replied that the project's timetable and the year 2020 date to purchase vessels was provided because a certain amount of funds are drawn down from the Proposition 1B program and programmed out. Commissioner Miley asked staff for a future agenda item to address the Bay Farm parking issue, which was addressed at a past Commission meeting. Jennifer Ott stated that the WETA Board has decided to come to Alameda on April 7 to hold their meeting at 7 pm at City Hall. She explained that many Alameda related items would be discussed. She said on April 4 the City Council will discuss the ferry terminal and MOU and from her understanding, there will be a referral from a councilmember to discuss the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal's parking issues. Commissioner Miley said he understood that staff was working on this issue. He explained that at a previous meeting staff stated they would work with WETA and other joint agencies. Jennifer Ott replied that she was happy to come back and brief the Commission, but this topic will also be discussed at the April 4 and April 7 meetings. Commissioner Schatmeier said it has been difficult to get operating funds for transit and it is easier to obtain capital funds. He felt planners should call out the need for operating funds every time they list funding sources and for them to be very specific about the need for operating funds and their scarcity so the word will spread amongst people who are not necessarily professionals in order to grasp the obstacles. Commissioner Miley explained that a third of Measure B funds are operating and WETA was not included to the extent that they should have been. Page 11 of 13 | TransportationCommission/2016-03-23.pdf |