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1. Presentation of Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County re Marine World Africa U.S.A. (101 -03) Supervisor Schumacher, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, presented the subject resolution and urged the Council to ask Campeau Corporation to delay construction of their project until September 1985, to allow Marine World to remain on the site for another year. Supervisor Schumacher noted that plans and permits will not likely be completed until March 1985 in any case. He also presented a similar resolution from the City of San Bruno and replied to questions concerning his knowledge of recent history relating to the Marine World move previously planned for 1982, and his suggestions for possible Redwood City sites for the relocation. Cong ressman L entos , 11th District, suggested that Marine World is a national asset and re i that he has talked with the Canadian government, Mayor Feinstein anu Congresswoman Burton of San Francisco in an effort to delay the move of Marine World. Congressman Lantos urged Council to ask Campeau to wait until September 1985, to commence construction in order to allow Marine World to remain. Megan Young, 300 Summit, student in a Marine World program, urged Council to do whatever may be possible to keep Marine World open for the educational experience of children in the area. Lisa Patterson. 5247 Elmwood, San Jose, employee of Marine World described the relationships of animals and trainers, stating Marine World is important to the community. Dr. Laurie Gage, 400 Kings Mountain Road, Woodside, zoo veterinarian, described animal moves, noting there is less risk to trained than to wild animals, and stating that Marine World has extensive facilities to maintain aquatic animals which would have to be maintained, if the sea mammals remain. Jim Bonde, 706 Scott, said that the Campeau plan for the site would not allow them to work around the aquatic animals. He suggested the site plan might be revised. Ron Mason, 706 Scott, said that parks like Marine World are essential to protect and insure survival of certain animals and suggested Marine World is needed more than additional office space. Mr. Mason acknowledged that he has not heard any Council member state that he or she did not regret the move of Marine World and that he has heard of the park's need for financing. Laurie Coen 1134 Lisa Lane, Los Altos, teacher of natural sciences working with students at Marine World, urged Council to do whatever may be possible to keep Marine World another year. Ruby Petersen, Mill Valley, "Miss Nancy" of "Romper Room ", said that Marine World is a wonderful family educational park and asked that Council attempt to get one more year of operation. Reg.Mtg. 8/27/84 Page 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 45 Page No. 118