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7.A. - Page 412 2. Create hundreds of construction and ancillary jobs and approximately 40 new permanent jobs 3. Inject app. 220 mill into the regional economy Benefits to Local Schools 1. Impact feeds paid direct to Redwood City Schools of approximately $1,600,000 2. Existing property taxes of approximately $16,000 vs. 3. Approximately $2,400,000 of new annual property taxes to Redwood City Schools, San Mateo County & City of Redwood City Chair Schmidt stated there might be several members of the public that might not be able to make it on the 30th and may need to speak tonight. He noted that members should only speak one and not both of the nights. Commissioner Borgens stated that everyone who put in speaker cards should speak, whether it is this night or the next meetings. Ms. Ramirez stated that someone could make a motion to continue the item but open the public hearing tonight. MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING WITH CONTINUANCE TO THE 30T" OF OCTOBER M/S: (Borgens/White) Motion Passed Ms. Ramirez stated that anyone who is not present any more could speak on the 30tn Colt Rymer stated that the reason he moved to Redwood City was the small town feel and the VA Hospital. He stated that he loves the marina but this plan would give Redwood City too much of a big city feel. He stated that the harbor should remain a marina that the public can use. He began to speak on the Costco project but was stopped. Chair Schmidt stated asked Mr. Rymer to stop because that item was already voted on. Lorianna Kastrop spoke in favor of the proposed development. She stated that the outgoing tenants are creating a controversy. She stated the slip holders sign a month- to-month lease and know of the temporary nature of their agreements. She spoke about people with clipboards aggressively asking members of the public to sign a petition against the project. She stated those people were giving inaccurate numbers. She stated that Paula Uccelli has been kind and fair and has been repaid in hostility and personal attacks. She noted that this is private property. She noted this development has been ongoing for a decade and the latest information is the result of a thorough and accurate process. She stated this development adheres to the City's General Plan for this area and will bring both needed housing and property taxes to the City. * It may be prudent to note this speech appears to be sarcastic. Joseph Rosas stated that he was speaking in favor of the development. He stated Pete's Harbor must be developed. He stated there are two severe shortages: jobs and high-end waterfront housing. He asked where the well off would dock their boats. He asked why Paula's corporation should be expected to use union labor. He commended Mrs. Uccelli for earning her anti-bullying award regardless of events. He stated change must not be feared. Page 20 of 21