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6.1.A. - Page 12 <br /> Vice Mayor Gee said that it will be important to define how the group will make decisions <br /> and what the process to embrace is. Mr. Ekern thanked Council for the comments. <br /> Public Comment <br /> Jim Jonas, a floating home resident in Docktown for 13 years, expressed thanks for a <br /> successful public engagement process and pride in the outcome of a joint vision for a <br /> task force to augment community engagement. He spoke in detail about possible <br /> processes to gather ideas from constituents; ensure openness and transparency, <br /> including the General Plan and the Downtown processes; and, giving equal weight to all. <br /> not just to the stakeholders, but for the broader needs of the community. <br /> Orlene Chartain, spoke in favor of representation for the Inner Harbor Precise Plan, <br /> healthy living, and the value of a diverse community that includes Docktown. She also <br /> commented on how the property owners (along the waterfront) improve the landscape <br /> and clean their areas as well as the creek. She said she dreams of a creek walk from <br /> downtown to the bay where people can enjoy the area and the ever-changing wildlife <br /> there. She would like to know how to apply to be on the committee. <br /> Lee Callister opined that the people who live there should be consulted and stated they <br /> have knowledge that can help promote understanding. He also said that if there is a <br /> definition needed of what this place might be, and then he suggests looking at places like <br /> Sausalito, Hong Kong, Alameda and Amsterdam that deals with rising sea levels. He <br /> also spoke in favor of innovation, floating homes, other types of homes, a corridor to <br /> downtown, trails, bike paths, and waterfront-oriented shops and boutiques. <br /> Leslie Webster commented on the Precise Plan allowing for community input. She also <br /> opined that anything on the waterways is key for stakeholders in the Inner Harbor <br /> Precise Plan, and questioned the lack of community input for when Pete's Harbor was <br /> taken out of such Plan. She said that those who wish to save Pete's Harbor, including <br /> residents and boaters have been reaching out beyond the city to ensure Pete's Harbor <br /> and that the Inner Harbor retains public access. She asked that the boating community <br /> be included on the task force. <br /> M/S Bain/Gee to extend the meeting to 11:15 p.m. Motion carried 7-0 by unanimous <br /> voice vote. <br /> Shauun Cartwright commented that Pete's Harbor was always part of the General Plan, <br /> and part of the reason it was included was low income housing. She questioned why it <br /> was excluded. She wants some way to ensure that this plan cannot be similarly changed <br /> and things erased. She cited the State Lands Commission in opining that there should <br /> not be any development or high income housing in the waterfront. . <br /> Carole Wong, a resident, made comments and posed questions on the governance of <br /> the task force included the following: its intention; how it will work; its relationship to city <br /> staff and the Planning Commission; if there should be more alternatives; the composition <br /> of each constituency group for the Inner Harbor planning area; representation for the <br /> broader Redwood City community; businesses inside and outside of this area; ensuring <br /> CITY COUNCI L March 11, 2013 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 12 <br />