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is happy with city management of Docktown, Public Works is responsive, everyone is following the rules, and if the city would like to not manage it, she said there are professional organizations that could provide professional harbormasters. She spoke in support of letting the process develop between Morrison and Forrester and the State Lands Commission. She believes Docktown serves the public trust because there is a yacht club, it supports local sailing, cares for the creek, and their use is consistent with the public trust and she is in favor of keeping an open mind and not rushing to any decisions. Francesca Formbrough said she has lived on a boat before in the past and she spoke in favor of this way of life and opined that an American should be able to choose where and how to live. She finds this a very close knit community where there is affordable housing and people help each other all time. She noted that there are no yards so they do not have much water use but there is a yacht club and an historic tank. She believes the water tank is probably one of the first structures in Redwood City, dating back to the mid 1800s and she wants this promoted and kept as part of this city's maritime heritage. She said that it is like Sausalito - a diamond in rough that should be cherished. James Jonas expressed appreciation for the Town Hall meeting and a desire to have these more often and he also expressed surprise that Docktown would be coming up on the agenda. He noted that Morrison and Forrester is representing Redwood City Creek Association and they are talking to State Lands regarding specific uses. He expressed his view of the State of California's position on sea level rise stating that as it rises they get to take. He asked how will sea level rise affect One Marina and spoke in favor of working with this law firm because they understand public trust doctrine and they would like the city to join them in their efforts. He hopes that everybody will work with Docktown to find a solution for everybody. Council Member Seybert made remarks about water as a resource and how the City has been proactive and progressive. He asked people to stay connected and find out what is going on in the City. Council Member Aguirre thanked everyone for coming out and asked speakers to leave their contact information so they could be connected to the right resources. Mayor Gee mentioned that Redwood City is aware and invested in addressing the housing issue —which is a regional issue. He added that transportation and housing are issues the Council is well aware of, and that various Council Members serve on regional bodies that represent those interes . He spoke specifically about Partnership Redwood City, 21 Elements Stu , and the demise of the Redevelopment Agency. Mayor Gee invited members o e public to attend upcoming City Council meetings and th State of the City Addr , and he thanked the City Clerk team for arranging logistics lated to this Town H meeting. JOURN he meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. esp I s mitted 'Ivia erlinden, Ci erk Approved at the City Council meeting of August 24, 2015. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL/STUDY SESSION/TOWN HALL April 20, 2015 MEETING MINUTES MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 PAGE 5 Page No. 377