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6.1.A. - Page 3 <br /> is essential to examine the products we use to avoid involuntary contamination. In her <br /> opinion, the proposed ban would reduce that possibility. <br /> Brandon Whiteley, a Carlmont High School student representing Green Youth Alliance, <br /> spoke in favor of the proposed ban ( item 6.2A), and protecting the bay and marine life. <br /> He said plastic bags are detrimental to waterways and the bay because waterways flow <br /> into the bay, adding toxins that might end up entering ithe food chain and possibly killing <br /> sea life. <br /> Noah Ruiz, a Redwood High School and Redwood Environmental Academy Leadership <br /> (REAL) student, spoke in favor of the proposed ban (item 6.2A), and how they are <br /> against plastic bags as being bad, flimsy and so light that they fly into the landscape <br /> and the bay. He said they hosted a creek cleanup and over half of the waste was from <br /> plastic. <br /> Ronald Freeman said he is a resident representing other city residents and he can see <br /> both sides of the argument regarding the proposed ban (item 6.2) and suggested <br /> possibly using biodegradable plastic bags instead. He noted that when he drives along <br /> the freeway, he sees a lot of plastic bags but not paper bags, possibly because they <br /> break down and may also be degradable. <br /> Shauun Cartwright, representing Peninsula Direct Action, spoke in favor of the ban, item <br /> 6.2A and not having plastic bags. She said they were also banned in San Jose and it is <br /> good for the environment, and that people who live on boats tend to be more <br /> environmentally conscious. <br /> Bethany Naranjo, a Redwood High School and Redwood Environmental Academy <br /> Leadership (REAL) student, spoke in favor of the proposed ban (item 6.2A) and how <br /> they are against plastic bags because they never break down and can harm wildlife. <br /> She shared an online video that the students made to raise awareness. <br /> Tania Sole, President of the Redwood City Creek (Tenants) Association, opined that the <br /> contract and application are not acceptable because the tenants are protected by <br /> various bodies of law. She said they had asked for a continuation of the matter and <br /> wants the process slowed down due to questions and concerns about the applications, <br /> vessel agreements, and invoices. <br /> Lee Callister, a resident of Docktown, expressed happiness at living on the water, <br /> acquiring other properties there, and working with Redwood City to turn things around at <br /> Docktown. He spoke in favor of creating an improved, water-oriented community, and <br /> opined that the city should speak more with residents who live there as opposed to <br /> harbor masters. <br /> Orlene Chartain, a resident of Docktown, opined that the slip lease and agreement are <br /> one-sided in the City's favor, do not apply to the live aboard situation, and that the <br /> agreements should be negotiated to include tenant rights. She said this marina area is <br /> unique and she would like this to be approached as a win-win partnership between the <br /> City and residents of Docktown. <br /> CITY COUNCI L March 11, 2013 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 <br />