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7.A. - Page 410 Paula Uccelli, the owner of Pete's Harbor, spoke to the Commission. She stated that no Pete's Harbor tenants have received a termination of lease notice. She stated that leases are month-to-month and Pete's Harbor has been for sale for nearly 12 years. She noted that in 2002 Pete added an amendment to the lease stating that since the Marina was up for sale no live-aboards were being admitted, and the live-aboard status was granted as a favor. Tenants agreed to leave the slip when required by the marina, with notice from the owner. She stated that no matter what happens tonight changes will be happening at Pete's Harbor. She stated that she reached out to the City and to surrounding marinas for help finding low-income housing and resources for the tenants. She noted that copies of the July 20, 2012 and September 20, 2012 letters to tenants informing them of possible sale were provided to the Commission. She states that the media has reported that 500 live-aboards will be displaced but actually there are 52 boats that are live-aboards. She stated that 60 years ago her husband, Pete Uccelli, had a dream and Pete's Harbor was born. She stated she came into his live 44 years ago and worked with him to create a peaceful waterfront, and 7 years ago she never thought she would be managing the harbor without him. Ted Hannig, Ms. Uccelli's attorney, stated that his family has been working in Redwood City for 62 years, and has been associated with the Uccelli family for 50 years. He stated that he is very familiar with Pete's intentions. He noted that he has been a boater for many years and has worked to bring the boating community together in Redwood City. He stated all the dry land is owned by the Uccellis and some submerged land is, as per a 1983 courtjudgment. He stated some submerged land is leased by the Uccellis from the State of California. He stated that Pete included language in 2002 that he didn't want live-aboards because the land was up for sale, but did it as a favor, and live- aboards have agreed since 2002 that this provision would be here for them. He stated there are currently 52 live-aboards and of those 75% have that in their language and the remaining 25% have been there since before 2002. He stated all of the live-aboards are month-to-month. He noted that a census was taken in August, when there were 88 live- aboards, after a letter alerting tenants to the possibility of a sale of the property. He noted that 15% of non-live-aboards have vacated since that census. He stated that people who choose to have been able to find alternate locations. He noted that Pete's Harbor has asked the City to assist residents that need help finding housing. He stated at the meeting with the tenants Paula told tenants that arrangements could be made so tenants could have a longer period of time to find alternate housing. He noted that in 1986 there was another community at Pete's Harbor, and they were given notice to pull anchor and move. He stated that people were not pleased because the boating community would go through a change, but Pete knew that he needed to go through that change for the betterment of the harbor. He stated that the impact fees to the City on this project are 8.1 million for the underpass, the storm water projects, and so forth, and 1.1 million for the schools. He stated there would be 9.2 million dollars delays for the City every day this project is delayed. He stated 2,000 construction jobs would be associated with this project. He referred to a variety of other jobs the project would provide as well as benefits to the community that would be delayed by delaying the move-out for tenants. He noted that only the toilets go into holding tanks, while sinks, showers, et cetera, go into the harbor and this affects the water environment. He noted that native planting issues will be fixed as well. He noted that the Uccellis have worked for children in schools for many years. This project will generate 2.4 million dollars in property tax per year and much of that goes to school. Paul Powers gave the following presentation. Page 18 of 21