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i Space and Development. Mr. Ekern addressed floating communities, and believes that there can be a plan for this type of community around the Ferrari site. He added that development density and intensity would be determined through the EIR process and subject to performance standards. Lastly, Mr. Ekern explained why the project moved to a Specific Plan rather than a Precise Plan. He said that because there is no infrastructure, there is a need to develop a budget plan to build the infrastructure. Mayor Gee opened the floor for questions before opening up for discussion. A Planning Commissioner asked Mr. Ekern if there was a bus line in that area. He replied that there is one but more riders are needed. One other Planning Commissioner requested additional information on what the legislative issues were concerning properties owned by the State Lands Commission. Mr. Ekern answered that the Task Force recognized that, so they asked the City Staff if there is away to talk to the Commission or the Legislature to change the law. Public Comment Mac McDougal, a member of BIAC (Bair Island Aquatic Center and Future Foundation), shared information about BIAC that included how they are self-sustaining, provide community shoreline access, encourage ecologically-powered human boating, and have over 200 plus youths using their center and the number is growing. He expressed BIAC's concerns of the Inner Harbor proposed map since it seems to reduce the size of BIAC's footprint. He would like the City Council and the Planning Commission to keep this in mind. Doug Karlson, current member and past President of BIAC, shared concerns about the space reduction for BIAC and the negative impact on their outreach programs. He believes that the proposal would curtail any improvements or enhancements to their programs. He mentioned that BIAC's proposal meets the State Lands Commission's guidelines, spoke in favor of continuing their mission to improve and promote public access and opined this is the best place to do this. Aisha Chow, both current Board Member and President of BIAC, advocated for the idea of an aquatic recreational center in the Inner Harbor Plan. She believes that the access to outdoors and to sports bring joy and community to people's lives, particularly for the youth. Ms. Chow, also mentioned that they have over 400 hundred members and a variety of water sports and programs, including adaptive program for blind rowers. Furthermore, she said that they need space for kayaks and boats. They have ideas to make their storage more efficient, but would like the City to consider that BIAC needs a certain minimum amount of space requirements. Lastly, Ms. Chow opined that having trails are great, but being on the water provides something additional and special. Lee Callister, a resident of Docktown and President of the Redwood Creek Association, thanked all the members of the taskforce for the many long hours meeting to balance competing interests. He was pleased to see an option on the board to go talk with the Legislature in Sacramento and further discussions with the State Lands Commission about floating homes remaining on the creek. Mr. Callister also provided history of the formation and continuation of the State Lands Commission. He asked Council to direct JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION May 12, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 156