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Jim Welch stated that the Peninsula Marina situation is very grave because not only are the tenants displaced but also they must take their vessels with them. There are 400 vessels at the marina and they have 90 days to relocate. The waiting lists at other marinas are a yearlong. Comments from Council included that there should be legal input prior to any direction given, that all Council Members had been given the opportunity to view the plans and voice any concerns. Mayor Ruskin stated he and the City Manager would consult with the City Attorney to understand the legal parameters and investigate options. Henry McCall stated he works for the Federal Government and recently moved to the Peninsula Marina as it fits his budget. He further stated he signed a contract, paid a months rent in advance and was told the contract was good for 5 years. He questioned whether there are laws and regulations regarding development in the City. Kim O'Brien stated that discussion has occurred regarding development on the site and the displacement of hundreds of people and 400 hundred vessels with nowhere to go. She stated was has not been addressed is the environmental impact that this will have on the sloughs and waterways around the marina. She stated although there are many responsible boat owners at the marina, there are more irresponsible owners who have abandoned their boats in this marina and merely pay their monthly rent or in some cases do not pay. She further stated that the eviction process would cause further extensive cleaning out of derelict boats because there is no place for the boat owners to go. Mayor Ruskin stated that if anyone has additional questions he can be reached by calling the --- City Clerk office at 780-7220 and he will return calls within 48 hours. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and are enacted by one motion and one vote. There is no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or Citizen so requests, in which event the item is removed from the Consent Calendar and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. City Manager Everett requested Item 7.2A be removed from the Consent Calendar at this time due to the fact that the Report was disseminated prior and may not have been readily available for reference. M/S Hartnett/Howard to waive reading of the Consent Calendar except the ordinances by title, adopt the resolutions and the ordinances, and approve other items with the exception of Item 7.2A. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote. 7.1 Section - Minutes REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 3 MINUTES Book No.58 Page NO. 323