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accessible for Californians. She stated that the City directed the Inner Harbor Task <br /> Force to devise a plan for this area but it was not mentioned in the report tonight. She <br /> asked the City to continue to work with State Lands to allow Docktown liveaboards to <br /> remain. <br /> Joe Ryan thanked the City for the improvements to Docktown. He stated that Docktown <br /> has allowed him to live affordability, continue to help his kids, and live near them. He <br /> spoke about the gentrification of Redwood City and the loss of diversity which would <br /> continue to happen with the loss of Docktown. <br /> Edward Stangil stated that the State Lands said that they hoped the City Council would <br /> work with Docktown residents to remain. He spoke about how accessible Docktown <br /> and the bay waters are right now for the residents. He stated that the water would not <br /> be accessible if the docks were gone. <br /> Phil Bigelow spoke about how Docktown allowed him to find affordable housing on the <br /> peninsula so he could continue to work in Palo Alto. He spoke about the diverse and <br /> friendly community of Docktown. He thanked the City for repairing the docks and noted <br /> that it was costly because the previous manager had not done repairs. He spoke about <br /> an incident where a home caught fire and burned up, and asked the City to consider <br /> training fire fighters in on-the-water rescues. He spoke about a cost and revenue <br /> survey that he conducted at water communities around the bay, indicating that all are <br /> operating at a loss. <br /> Sarah Phoenix spoke about the uncertainty regarding where the State Lands <br /> Commission stands on this issue. She asked the City Council to spend time working <br /> with the residents and communicating with State Lands to preserve Docktown. <br /> Aimee Girou spoke about the friendly and close community at Docktown. She spoke <br /> about her move to Docktown and purchase of her home, indicating the importance of <br /> the affordable housing option. She indicated that the removal of Docktown would <br /> negatively affect wildlife. <br /> Diana Reddy read from a letter from John Spangler, indicating that the City of Alameda <br /> has more than 5,000 boat slips. She noted that Redwood City lost more than 500 units <br /> of affordable housing when the Peninsula Marina and Pete's Harbor were closed, which <br /> impacted students who lived there and had to leave their schools. She spoke about <br /> cities building floating home communities to address affordability and sea level rise, and <br /> the Chair of State Lands stated that this should be pursued legislatively. <br /> Tania Sole stated that the public trust doctrine is nuanced and ever-changing, <br /> particularly in light of sea level rise. She stated that several lawsuits have found that <br /> lands behind seawalls are part of public trust doctrine and subject to the same rules, <br /> which also threatens Redwood Shores. She believes this could create a conflict of <br /> interest for three Council Members. <br /> Mary Bernier, Co-director of Interfaith Peace Coalition, spoke about her relationship with <br /> Docktown. She indicated that she can provide contact information to the churches in <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD/ April 27, 2015 <br /> PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10 <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 <br /> Page No. 389 <br />