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6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS John Wise representing Boy Scouts of America announced and introduced the Boy Scouts in the audience presently working toward their merit badge. G.H. Armour introduced Miss America and thanked the community for the opportunity. Rita Ng, Miss America, spoke of the competition and encouraged youth in the city to participate :in the competition. Mayor Ruskin gave an update on the Peninsula Marina issue. He stated he had met with Mr. Batinovich who has agreed to meet with the tenants in mediation with Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center. He further stated that Mr. Batinovich agreed to an extension of 60 more days tbr tenants to vacate the marina. Allen Shepherd stated he is a boat resident, has been at the marina for over 10 years as a liveaboard, has no place to go and is asking for assistance. Alexander Montalvo disputed an article on January 23 in the Independent Newspaper regarding insurance issues on the property. He stated the eviction is a hardhearted injustice. David Kaiser has resided on various boats for 15 years on Redwood Creek. Although he as a single professional individual is able to move into an apartment, he stated others are less fortunate and may be homeless and suffer personal bankruptcy. He asked whether the City would be will to make some moorings available on a temporary basis to some people proving hardship. Reginald Burgess thanked Council and stated that the issue is that the developer has the right to develop the property within State law. He further stated there is a question as to whether the marina is a liveaboard or a floating home marina. The marina should be closed under the terms of Calilbrnia Civil Code Chapter 800.71(0. The code provides for a hearing before City Council and a plan proposal for the change in use, which would allow sufficient time for the tenants to relocate. He stated the tenants have permanent rights as long as in conformance with their contract to continue permanent berth there. Karen Sparks Burgess stated Mayor Ruskin's call to Mr. Batinovich was a positive move, however, additionally an agenda should be produced delineating the legal issues and how Mr. Batinovich plans to address the issues. She further stated that because this is not simply a real property issue, but a liveaboard floating home marina where the vessel is their home. The issue is not so much a 60 day extension of time, but that of dealing with the marina in compliance with Code Section 800.71 which then gives the developer the legal right to come through the process set up with the municipality. Displacement and relocation is very serious as most tenants work in the Peninsula area and have children and personal situations to consider. She REGULAR COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT MEETINGS JANUARY 29, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 2 MINUTES Book No,58 Page NO. 331