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planning issues and process of approvals required, and any meetings and heatings required to occur before a project can be approved. Paul Powers presented a multi-media presentation to capture the staff process and thanked the Council for the opportunity. Council comments included the need for more housing units than the office would need to provide a net increase in housing not just housing balanced by a new office development. The park concept and public access were noted as important features. Interest in hearing more about the shuttle concept was expressed. Questions regarding U.S. Fish and Wildlife interests were asked. Buffer of offices between residential and Highway 101 was cited as important. An overlay of the Blomquist Bridge and how it looks against the proposed concept was stated as an interest. The question of whether liveaboards or floating homes would be considered at Westpoint was posed and if this area should then be incorporated as well. Public Comment: Robin Smith, President of Sequoia Audubon Society stated that the organization is involved with a large project at Bair Island with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife and it is a sensitive area. She asked that the area be included in the EIR. She asked how the water and sewage needs will be met. M/S Claire/Haxhxett to extend the meeting to 11:15 p.m. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Patricia Dixon asked about power needs and stated her dislike for the density we well as questioning how many liveaboards have been eliminated at Pete's Harbor and Peninsula Marina. Chris Megia asked how many people would be involved in the proposal and pointed to traffic impacts. An unidentified speaker asked if the expectation of visiting boats was planned for. Steve Howard emphasized looking at the entire area more together in a global fashion. Pete Uccelli stated that the development would keep people offthe highway by providing housing along with jobs. Miles Hopkins questioned whether it is responsible to build high-rise building on the waterfront at all in light of earthquake safety. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MINUTES Book No. 59 Page No. 17 SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 PAGE 9