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Margaret Timothy spoke against development at the salt ponds and is proud it worked out. She spoke in favor of development downtown and opined that it has bloomed, with a lot of infill, Courthouse Square, the theater, and wonderful new restaurants. She opined that there is a concern with rising sea levels in future and why expose ourselves needlessly. Emily Schnipper, a member of Redwood City Neighbors United and Occupy, expressed thanks for Council's rejection of Salfinrorks and relief that they can stop fighting against it and do something else to help Redwood City. She spoke in favor of continuing to take a strong stance against it as the land is not suitable for housing and that we have a great General Plan. She agreed with Council Member Pierce's prior comments about the voters of Redwood City, but still she believes there is misleading information. Shaunn Cartwright, representing Occupy San Jose, thanked Council for doing the right thing three times and allowing her to speak again. She was very happy people stayed until the end of the meeting. She spoke against certain individuals in regards to interconnections with DMB, Walmart Board and the Hyatt Board and how they are bad for unions and she spoke in favor of tracking where the money is and to not back these businesses. Joseph Rosas, a candidate for State Assembly with a precinct in Redwood City, commented that most of the facts had already been stated regarding sea level rise and liquefaction during earthquakes. He expressed thanks to all the groups that have fought against this, which included Occupy Redwood City, Occupy San Jose, Redwood City Neighbors United, and Menlo Park City Council. 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 Salfinrorks proposal and any future such proposals as never being acceptable in terms of the impact to the environment. Aaron Castle, representing Occupy Salfinrorks, 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 JOINT GTY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY May 7, 2012 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 113