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Ralph Nobles gave an historic background of the situation explaining that the fencing need not <br /> be permanent because other restoration projects in progress will make recovery a certainty. <br /> Ruth Horstfall expressed hope that other alternatives might be exercised to protect the <br /> endangered species besides the levee closure. <br /> Christa Shaffer strongly opposed the closing of the levee and respects the environment and the <br /> endangered species. <br /> Carol Ford, Redwood Shores Homeowners Association, expressed disappointment in the City <br /> not obtaining a negotiated settlement which could include setting aside or procuring land in a <br /> swap and not fighting for public access. She requested a collaborative effort to figure out how <br /> to keep public access. <br /> Nancy Glaser questioned why no concern was shown during development stages and asked <br /> whether there may be certain times of the year the levee could remain open. <br /> Mike Mikolasik stated that there may be better solutions and that denying access is unfair, <br /> imploring the Council to vote against the fences. <br /> Dr. Bernard Haisch appealed to the Council to allow access to the levee. <br /> Hisham Ghazalli felt limiting access to humans would not be the answer and urged finding <br /> other solutions. <br /> Rick Kadet stated he has been very upset with owners of unleashed dogs and asked for <br /> enforcement of the current law. <br /> Don Warren. explained that the Bay Conservation and Development Commission, specifically <br /> set up to maximize public access to the bay and deal with developers that would normally not <br /> have done so. In Redwood Shores, the dedication was made of the levees to the community at <br /> large. <br /> Break: 9:30—9:41 p.m. <br /> Council Member Jordan made a presentation referring to her memo and gave background <br /> information. Council Member Jordan made a motion to table discussion to a future meeting and <br /> look at the possibility of a land swap. The motion failed for a lack of a second. <br /> The negotiating committee gave a background of discussion over the last year with Fish and <br /> Wildlife on the subject and Council discussion ensued regarding the current situation. <br /> M/S Claire/Hartnett to extend the meeting to 11:15 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous <br /> voice votee <br /> REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING D • DECEMBER 6, 1999 <br /> AGENDA �IOT FOR C�TATION PAGE 5 <br /> � _ <br /> . _ ..._ ,,....__. ..__. .� <br />