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docks so he does not believe there is any merit in saying that the City should delay its decision. Phil Bigelow spoke in favor of the appeal and opined that a single road is a danger to safety in the event of a fire or flooding with over 400 people being either trapped or needing evacuation. He is also concerned with where is the water coming from and droughts for this development. He also said that the hand launch ramp is an issue, given the long distance, and advocated for a small shuttle to be put in place. Diana Reddy, an affordable housing advocate and representing the Redwood City Local Housing Committee, spoke about people being displaced from living in their boats because they could not afford to live anywhere else because there was nothing affordable. While she does not question the right of a property owner to build in their own property, she questions the Council's approach to approving market rate housing versus affordable housing. She spoke in favor of finding ways to create ways to create more affordable housing. Frank Bartaldo spoke on his own behalf in favor of the project and opined that the Planning Commission and City Council did a fabulous job. He spoke in favor of denying the appeal and moving forward. Vincent Pao, representing Aqua Sports, spoke in favor of denying the appeal and t move the project forward. He spoke about donating a cart to move the items to the hand launch boat ramp. Maria Messina spoke in favor of the project moving forward and said the increase in property taxes would benefit children and the schools. M/S Foust/Aguirre to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously 7-0 by voice vote. Council discussion One Council Member inquired if the appeal was expedited and Ms. Thompson, City Attorney, said it followed the usual city guidelines of 90 days. Then, this Council Member inquired if CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) has a shelf life for EIRs (Environmental Impact Report). Staff said it does not. This Council Member inquired if the City has guidelines on sea level rise and Mr. Ekern said that it does not but is looking at BCDC's (San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission) guidelines. In terms of parking and emergency access, he inquired if this is an issue and Mr. Ekern acknowledged this and said it has already been addressed and he added that fire safety has been improved. Dr. Bell, City Manager, added that the city has a fire boat with Fire Suppression personnel and new equipment and we are more qualified to address emergencies. Another Council Member inquired about the deed, more specifically if the width of the easement right-of-way is adequate for the road, and the traffic that will be generated. Mr. Ekern said that the width of the easement is wide enough to provide a road. She CITY COUNCIL March 24, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 111