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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Agreement with Citiguard, Inc. for Security Services at Harbor Bay and Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal Lots in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $581,226; and
Adoption of Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Increasing Appropriations in the Amount of $13,000 for Security Services at Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works 28741530)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda (City) is planning to launch paid parking simultaneously with increased on-site security services at the Harbor Bay and Seaplane Lagoon Ferry parking lots, with parking revenues helping offset the security cost.
Parking management and pricing is an effective tool for reducing congestion, supporting transit, and supporting active forms of transportation such as walking and bicycling. The City is beginning paid parking at ferry terminals to help ensure available parking for ferry riders who need to drive, and to meet City goals related to mode shift and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The City's Strategic Plan project number TIE17 to "Implement paid parking at ferry terminals" is in alignment with multiple City plans.
Initially, paid parking will be implemented Tuesday through Thursday at Harbor Bay Ferry lot and later, Seaplane Lagoon Ferry lot. Parking occupancy data shows these lots are full or nearly full on those days. Projected revenue from paid parking, once implemented Monday through Friday, will support the cost to provide security services at the ferry terminal lots. Until that time, the Transportation Improvement Fund, is a source of revenue to support security at Harbor Bay.
Following a competitive soli...
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