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6.1.A. - Page 11 <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 15251 APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF <br /> $350,000 WITHIN THE REDWOOD CITY CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND FOR THE INNER <br /> HARBOR PRECISE PLAN PROJECT <br /> Mr. Bill Ekern, Community Development Director, presented the staff report (on file) <br /> recommending a 15-member task force to work on community engagement and to be as <br /> comprehensive as possible. He said the goal is to address how to deal with the water <br /> piece of the city, about 20 miles, and the goal is to move forward in a thoughtful way and <br /> how to develop this area in the next 15 or 20 years. His goal is to engage the <br /> community at all times and get funds for this initiative. One Council member inquired <br /> about Granite Rock and Lyngso. Mr. Ekern clarified that they will be included, because <br /> this is very helpful to help identify individuals or corporations to help fill the committee. <br /> Another Council Member inquired about how does this relates to Docktown and the <br /> current situation. Mr. Ekern responded that staff is trying to gather as much information <br /> as possible from the prior management provider and is trying to understand the records <br /> available. He added that staff is going through that process to figure out how to make <br /> that area safe and to lower the liability. The Inner Harbor Plan comes into play because <br /> this is a plan to have the whole community comment and provide input on what do we <br /> want the waterfront to look like. This Inner Harbor Plan will enable getting the pulse of <br /> the whole community in regards to this precise area. He added that this process of <br /> moving forward methodically is frustrating for the Docktown residents but it has to be <br /> handled carefully. This Council Member believes that the subletting of that property was <br /> a challenge and she would like to understand the situation. Mr. Ekern said that there will <br /> be a budget item that will address the costs and expenditures and that will be before <br /> Council, but he can assure the Council that the rents that are paid barely cover the <br /> monthly expenditures. Mr. Ekern offered to provide a report immediately on what is out <br /> there and the infrastructure in existence, but there is a lot for staff to learn. <br /> City Attorney Thompson commented that there are various types of residency out there <br /> and staff is addressing this situation by doing analysis on how many people are on a <br /> floating home and how many are on a live aboard. This Council Member invited <br /> residents to share the information with the City on what type of lease agreements are in <br /> place and what was being paid. City Attorney Thompson said that the main question <br /> right now is what kind of boat the residents were using. One Council Member inquired <br /> about the specific zoning for that area. Mr. Ekern provided some detail on the current <br /> zoning but he offered to come back with specifics. This Council Member spoke about <br /> tidal plane and how this is a special denomination that is very sensitive and prone to <br /> litigation. She does not want Council to be accused of favoring one tidal plane over <br /> another within City boundaries. Mr. Ekern said that is the goal of the process, have the <br /> community comment on the possibilities and enable the dialogue. <br /> Another Council Member spoke about the challenges and how there are diametrically <br /> opposed interests. He supports moving forward as quickly as possible but with extreme <br /> caution because you can't ignore the entire vision. Vice Mayor Gee said that he would <br /> like a 30 day interim report back on what staff has seen and what are the findings. He <br /> offered that he has served on two city task forces and the engagement piece is not easy. <br /> CITY COUNCI L March 11, 2013 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 <br />