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currently configured in the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) is subject to a proposed amendment, but that has not been detailed and received as yet. One of the key elements of the current status is the separating out of Block II (office building and parking garage) from Block I (retail/cinema project). The concept of discussion is separation of those two blocks and potentially placing parking underneath the retail/cinema project. Any amendment to the agreement would be approved by Council in the context of a specific amendment to the DDA and it is the understanding that there will be a proposal before the Council in the future. The parking information gathered consists of raw data with explanations using maps of downtown and overlays to go over the maps in order to understand current parking availability in publicly controlled spaces and to integrate into a formal report to Council that will be a part of the continuing public process. There will be a proposed addendum to the pre-existing certified EIR to account for a reconfiguration of the project and provide additional information to Council. 12. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST - 12. A. Legislation (information only) -This sub-section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation Described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 26-2002. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department). -- 12.B. Various- i) Water Transit Authority (WTA) Citizens Advisory Committee - Update; Council Member Howard stated that Senator Perata authored a bill that passed creating the Water Transit Authority to study the future of ferry service in the Bay Area. The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), which is a subcommittee of the WTA, is composed of elected officials from Port Sonoma down to Sunnyvale and Moffitt Field. In 2004, a toll increase will be on the ballot and that has been identified as a possible funding source for the future of ferry service. The WTA has proved to be a very viable option. At this time, the proposal is for a $1.00 increase to the toll on the seven (7) Bay Area bridges. This would generate $125M per year. Four of the seven counties will be going out with sales tax measures in 2004. Council Member Howard stated that she will be bringing a report to Council for consideration and possible adoption of a resolution of support on August 5. ii) AB 680 (Steinberg) - Sales Tax Redistribution SB 910 (Dunn) - Housing Elements, Fines, Penalties, and Lawsuits/State Seizure of Gas tax (214) __ SPECIAL MEETING JULY 15, 2002 MINUTES PAGE 9 MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No.202