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6.1.A. - Page 3 Pete's Harbor, but now there is no affordable housing and he questioned the legality of being made to move early on. Joseph Rosas said he is a member of a local startup in the tech industry here on the peninsula and he commented that he was hoping to look for a place to live close to his company, investments, and to further the economy in a safe, comfortable and nice area. He spoke about problems cited in a Daily Journal article with plumbing, water intrusion into electrical boxes, and difficult access to valves and drains as well as liquefaction when building in the Bay Area. Shauun Cartwright commented on the postponement, questioned if all the residents had a say in it, if the tenants will be safe from eviction until May, and if there is any sort of deal or incentive to help them out? She also spoke about timeline processes regarding State Lands and BCDC (San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission) and she hopes that any decision will include all the residents. Wendy Stone spoke about her concerns regarding affordable housing and the impacts on her son who had to move to Mountain View. She said her son works fulltime, goes to school fulltime, is using his school loans to pay for housing, and has insufficient funds leftover for food or gas on his own. Brenda Hattery thanked people for being here and commented that Redwood City is a destination for boaters and they have reached out to city employees and the Planning Commission on how to improve recreational boating. She opined that they do not want to see a delay in regards to recreational boating and they would like others to acknowledge Redwood City as a recreational boating destination. Tom Linebager, a 45-year resident, commented on a local painter's union and their problems with the Pauls Corporation regarding a promise to pay prevailing wages did not happen for the project on Mel's Bowl and how out of state workers were brought in. He spoke against the project and opined there is a lack of sensitivity to water and electrical problems; a lack of support for working people so that they can live here; a lack of low income housing with certain projects; and, that they need Council and local agencies to help support workers, so that they can live and work locally. Alison Madden commented on recent challenges in trying to reach people since September and said that they would like to meet with each Council Member over coffee to talk about the issues regarding Saving Pete's Harbor. She noted that she has done a Public Records Act request with both the city and the state, and that one email suggested that the city has rights out there and she questioned why this is not used for public space as opposed to development. She cited the General Plan and keeping live aboards there and commented that the state lease was to Pete Uccelli doing business as Pete's Harbor, and not, as has been reported in the media, in Paula and Pete Uccelli's names. James Lee, representing Occupy Redwood City, in speaking about the appeal (regarding Pete's Harbor) said: there are public safety and harassment concerns at the site; a lack of clarity on what will happen to those living there; a lot of them are leaving JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD January 28, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3