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6.1.A. - Page 4 <br /> David Hattery opined that Pete's Harbor is not just local but also an iconic harbor, and it <br /> makes Redwood City unique and desirable for boaters. He spoke against the <br /> development because of the vibrant and diverse community there and because there <br /> are limits for those who can live at marinas. <br /> Lee Callister said plans to develop Pete's Harbor have been voted down every time that <br /> is has been presented to voters and he spoke in favor of more public input on the issue. <br /> He spoke against the project in terms of the process for noticing the public, evicting <br /> residents in the middle of winter when boat values are the lowest for those who have to <br /> sell, the insufficiency of livable slips on the marina, live-aboards as affordable housing, <br /> and he also questioned the ownership of part of the property. <br /> Michael Vanderhoof said there is a critical situation in regards to the BCDC (San <br /> Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission) 10 percent cap on those <br /> who can live-abroad at marinas. He said he is a live-abroad and it is perfect for him as <br /> he cannot otherwise afford rents here and the residents at Pete's Harbor are happy, but <br /> the problem is that they literally have nowhere to go in 45 to 60 days due to the cap. He <br /> asked Council to help change the BCDC regulation. <br /> Gabriel Black said Pete's Harbor is a hard working and diverse community and he <br /> spoke against the project because it is more than a harbor and it is home to an amazing <br /> group of people that are like a family. He spoke in favor of dialogue with the City <br /> Council to work on saving and preserving an important part of history and the legacy of <br /> Pete Uccelli. <br /> Jim Sanderson said this has happened before (regarding Pete's Harbor) and he is <br /> concerned that it is happening so fast and questioned why that is. He expressed hopes <br /> that someone will purchase the property to save it. <br /> Leslie Webster, representing the people of Pete's Harbor, expressed hope that the <br /> development plan will be revised and made smaller to respect nature, location, public <br /> access, and allowing the live-aboards to remain. She spoke against the plan and <br /> invited people to visit there to see the harbor seals, herons, stars, and more. <br /> Thomas Dwoschels said he is a live-abroad and that Redwood City has the oldest <br /> harbor in the bay and it is the only one left in the south bay. He said boaters will be <br /> kicked out; they cannot get any slips in bay, so they will have to sell or move out <br /> because many residents at Pete's Harbor are low-income and/or retirees and cannot <br /> afford to live in land. <br /> Andrew Pitts said he has seen a lot of places turned into parking lots as opposed to <br /> what is at Pete's Harbor with gorgeous tide lands. He spoke against the project, higher <br /> taxes, and greed and noted that this area is known worldwide for the boating community <br /> and pristine environment. <br /> Wendy Stone said she lives with her husband on a boat and spoke against losing this <br /> historic landmark, affordable boats and motor homes for residents, and enjoying the <br /> wildlife year around with the neighboring Don Edwards preserve. She questioned what <br /> JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD October 8, 2012 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4 <br />