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6.1.A. - Page 14 Daniel Ponti, a longtime resident and representing Redwood City Neighbors United, said one of their one goals was the withdrawal of the application. He thanked the Ad Hoc Committee, and opined the correct decision was made, and the proposal was controversial and divisive and was about our values. He also expressed concerns on various types of land use in terms of intertidal zones, heavy Industry, compatibility, and housing goals in regards to the general plan. Carolyn Chaney expressed pride and thanks for the Styrofoam ban and spoke in favor of banning single-use plastic bags. She spoke against the Saltworks proposal and any future such proposals as never being acceptable in terms of the impact to the environment. Aaron Castle, representing Occupy Saltworks, thanked Council and Occupy San Jose for their commitment to change. He spoke about affordable housing in future developments and his hope for the future. James Lee, representing Occupy Saltworks and a resident, thanked the Ad Hoc Committee. He said he believes there is a lack of leadership in Redwood City and spoke against the Plan and their hope that others will take a stand and not waste City resources. He also opined that what happened earlier showed a lack in how to deal appropriately with public discourse. Lou Covey, a resident of the Friendly Acres area, spoke in favor of seeing the Plan, having an advisory vote on the ballot asking the population should development be prohibited on the Saltworks property and answer the question regarding what people really want to do in Redwood City. He opined that City Council does an incredible job and it is a thankless job but he personally thanked the Council. David Amann, a long-time resident, thanked Council for gathering the information despite the contentiousness and accusations and impacts to their families. He cautioned being aware of the costs of these decisions with longer commutes, more carbon emissions, and it being more expensive to live here, but he also questioned how can we know if the benefits can outweigh these costs. He spoke in favor of an advisory vote in November. Victor Torreano, Vice President of the San Mateo Building Trades Council and a resident, spoke in favor of seeking community input for consensus on what is best. He spoke about construction jobs and area housing and opined this is a construction dead zone with many crafters (and construction workers) living locally and being unemployed. Jim Kirkland spoke in favor of the 50-50 balanced plan, the need for tax revenue, and the creation of more jobs. He said there are many small business owners here and that have been many factions that are opposed and made many attacks against Council and others which led to an all or nothing attitude and polarization. He opined that if this passes, he believes there will be no restoration of the land and that neither Occupy or others have funds to do so and the land will remain salt ponds. He spoke in favor of the election. JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY May 7, 2012 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11