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_ A. Recommendations from the Inner Harbor Specific Plan Task Force relating to Uses and Circulation (613) � Recommendation: Direct staff to proceed with preparation of and Environmental Impact Report and Inner Harbor Specific Plan based on recommendations of the Inner Harbor Specific Plan Task Force and discussion at the Joint Planning Commission City Council Study Session Mayor Gee convened the City Council meeting and asked Assistant City Manager Ekern if he had anything further to add. Mr. Ekern responded that he would like direction tonight on the uses of the area, and asked Council not to look at specific pieces. He further explained that if the uses are acceptable by the Council, then Staff will continue developing the documentation for the EIR. Public Comment Tania Sole, a Docktown resident, spoke about how her sewer disconnection last year and opined that there was no reason for that. She hopes it gets reconnected by Wednesday so she does not have to file a lawsuit. She also spoke about a veteran who was forced to move away. Jerry Pierce, a member of BIAC, said he is speaking as a community member in being aware of the needs of the community, especially as it pertains to parks. He is excited about the Inner Harbor Plan. He spoke about being a proud resident and mentioned Redwood Shores, Bair Island, the Inner Harbor Specific Plan, and having a defined regional and community space for recreation that combines parks, playing fields and water access. Reid Boggiano, a Public Land Management Specialist representing the State Lands Commission, addressed the comments contained in the May 12th Staff report to City Council about the city's pursuit of possible legislative remedies for residential uses on the public trust lands granted to the city. He said the legislature has granted to the City the control and management over the public trust lands underlying Docktown and the State Lands Commission is vested in residual oversight of the property and is responsible for ensuring that local trustees are complying with the public trust and statutes. In a letter from the Commission Staff that was sent to the City on February 25, 2014, they explained their stance, that based on advice from the Attorney General's Office on sovereign lands such as those underlying this floating home community, this residential use only benefits a select few rather than the statewide public, it is not water dependent, and it impairs public access to and enjoyment of sovereign lands. He further stated that the Commission looks forward to continuing working with the City on its obligations over the granted lands and that it is used in accordance with the terms of the granting statute and the public trust. Annette Kirkham, an attorney with ICW Foundation of Silicon Valley, said she is representing Redwood Creek Association and is a Docktown resident. She said the City cannot afford to lose more affordable housing. She said the City has not met its JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION May 12, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 15 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 162