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i Another Council member asked if the current 100-acres include the land space and not the water surface. Mr. Ekern said that it includes the water surface as well. The same Council Member then asked if that included open space, which Mr. Ekern replied it did not. Mr. Ekern added that the creek and slough were counted as open space. The same Council Member had wanted clarity on what was truly a recreational area. Vice Mayor Foust reiterated that it was 100-acres and 33/34% is for Open Space and 60% is developable. She also asked about the private land ownership of Redwood Creek and Docktown and how were the relationships, which Mr. Ekern characterized as amicable. Vice Mayor Foust asked about the history of the ownership, which Mr. Ekern answered that for 40-years the land was owned and maintained by a single entity. This Council Member asked Mr. Ekern to provide a history of the facts and how this has been going on since March 2013. He replied that the owner didn't want to continue his land operations and terminated his agreement with the other owners, since there was no agreement between him and the City. Thereafter, the City became responsible and wanted to assess the situation of Docktown to create a longer term vision. Vice Mayor Foust continued to ask what would have happened if the City had not stepped in. Mr. Ekern said that there would have been no electricity, no utilities, people would have had to move out and that the City would have had to step in. Vice Mayor Foust said that when the Council deliberates on the issue there are items to discuss regarding the "Project Description" and environmental impacts, including Open Space. She also asked if the options left out by the Task Force would be included in the EIR. Mr. Ekern responded that the recommended alternative by the Task Force is a good starting point and the Task Force's alternative maps and graphics are all online and will become part of the general discussion in the EIR. Mr. Ekern concurred with Vice Mayor Foust and said that Staff would analyze the various impacts and options related to the different options around traffic, housing, and infrastructure. He said that at the end of the day Staff still needs to come back to Council with a plan that pays for itself. Vice Mayor Foust said that she appreciated her colleague stating that she is a member of BIAC, because it is important from a transparency perspective. She also said that BIAC is a membership organization. Another Council Member made several comments. She added that for the issue of transparency, there are certain issues that are driving this process and she understands the Use Permit in Docktown expires June 30th. She also thanked the Task Force for the amount of work they had to study and the Planning Commission for the various questions they posed. She too had questions as to when affordable housing comes into play and asks Council to follow this issue carefully. With regards to Open Space, she said she was relieved to know that the developers will be required to have Open Space. She asked about who and when they decide about the open space. City Manager Bell answered that it depends on the direction of the Council. This same Council Member also asked about transportation options like trolleys and water taxies that were mentioned at the Task Force meetings, but were not mentioned JOINT CITY COUNCIUPLANNING COMMISSION May 12, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 13 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 160