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<br />Jamie Hogan thanked the Aqua-Terra Citizens Advisory Committee for the clean up. She <br />expressed pride in the area and supported continued building by Mr. Messersmith toward <br />producing a gateway to Redwood City. <br /> <br />James Parnell stated he is building a 3-story floating home, pays taxes, has a pump out system <br />and is seriously concerned with the environment. He requested help from the Council and <br />invited them out to see the area. <br /> <br />Pat Black has been in Redwood City for 30 years and built a floating home that is housed at the <br />pier and was inspected by contractors during construction. She stated she is environmentally <br />conscious, pumps out each week or more often, uses biodegradable products and only wants the <br />best for the area. She stated she hopes Council will consider the residents' opinion. <br /> <br />Jeffrey Johnson stated he chose this area to live and work due to the Silicon Valley and because <br />of access to the oceans, mountains, cities and state parks. He stated his pride in designing; <br />building and owning his own home in Docktown and invited Council to visit. <br /> <br />David Herbert has lived at Docktown since 1991 and knew of no problem until the recent cease <br />and desist notice. He stated the desire to engage in dialogue with the City Council. <br /> <br />Jennifer Keegan, a floating homeowner, is an architect and engineer by trade and designed and <br />built a home to code, hiring Amy Messersmith as the contractor. She asked her neighbors and <br />community members to stand up in support of the lifestyle on the Redwood City waterways as <br />well as those unable to attend. <br /> <br />James Riley addressed the subject of plankton and the microorganisms that need a clean <br />substrate which calcium carbonate concrete provides. <br /> <br />Jamil Saad, contracted with roofing contractor and returned from a 3 months vacation to a lien <br />on his property. He stated he wants to warn other citizens and requested consideration of the <br />sewer and water charges imposed during the time he was away. <br /> <br />Jim Castellanos stated he was present due to a situation in his neighborhood between he and his <br />neighbor around noise and a stereo system. He stated he is forced to seek recourse with the City <br />for relief. He further stated the method could be in the form of revision of the noise ordinance <br />so the Police Department, if called upon, can respond. <br /> <br />Betty Moran, representing Senior Affairs Commission, Elder Abuse Forum on Wednesday, <br />May 24, 10:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Center, 1455 Madison Avenue. The forum will <br />be conducted with the San Mateo County Adult Protection Services and Redwood City Police. <br />Additionally, on Friday, June 2, 2000 a luncheon will be held at Café Amore where Mayor <br />Ruskin will be the speaker. <br /> <br />REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES <br /> <br />May 22, 2000 <br />PAGE 3 <br />