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6.1.A. - Page 13 <br /> inclusion of both narrow and broad views; the decision-making process; how to arrive at <br /> consensus, and if there is consensus, how will that be processed by the City Council? <br /> Wendy Stone, a resident of Pete's Harbor, questioned how much people care for those <br /> who are not rich. She said she and her husband have lived there for 21 years. And they <br /> have not left because they have nowhere to go because their home is a boat and it is <br /> close to the VA (Veterans Administration). She made comments directed at elected <br /> officials and how she would like them replaced. <br /> James Lee, representing Occupy Redwood City (OCRWC), said they are not asking for <br /> low income housing in the tidal plain area. He said there was a June 19, 2012 Redwood <br /> City e-blast that publicized the Inner Harbor Precise Plan, which specifically mentioned <br /> Pete's Harbor and the Bair Island as parts of it. He opined that Pete's Harbor should be <br /> considered in any Precise Plan, because community engagement is still needed and <br /> perhaps people could have stayed in their homes at Pete's Harbor with a more <br /> transparent process. He asked for outreach towards those who used to live in Pete's <br /> Harbor and opined that former residents would come back if it opened again. He <br /> referred to a Supreme Court decision that floating homes should be considered as <br /> homes under tenant laws <br /> M/S Pierce/Seybert to approve the staff's recommendations adding concepts referred to <br /> by Council Members and speakers. These include: finding means to include the whole <br /> community; consider balancing the needs of all; creating a broad vision and developing a <br /> decision making process that allows for consensus building while being inclusive but not <br /> losing momentum. The motion also includes somehow including the input from the entire <br /> community and utilizing the concept of at large stake holders, and returning with some <br /> options around broader workshops. It was also noted that consideration should be given <br /> whether to include people from other areas. Two Council Members wanted to include <br /> Lyngso and Granite Rock in the project plan area. Vice Mayor Gee shared concerns <br /> about adding too many alternatives that dilute the trajectory of the task force; instead, he <br /> advocated for a strong vision that is our City's vision with some alternatives. He also <br /> wanted a 30-day interim report to Council on the findings from staff. Motion carried <br /> unanimously by electronic vote. MINUTE ORDER 13-057 <br /> 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST <br /> A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended <br /> B. City Council Committee Reports <br /> Vice Mayor Gee, a SamTrans task force member, has been engaged in a process the <br /> SamTrans Service Project (SSP) which is coming to closure regarding route chanq�es. <br /> He said there will be two upcoming community meetings on March 19t" and on 20t at <br /> the SamTrans Building's auditorium. He encouraged all to attend and provide feedback. <br /> Ms. Thompson, City Attorney, reported out on the Closed Session and how it was <br /> determined by the Council that the negotiations are not complete and therefore there is <br /> nothing to report at this time. <br /> C. City Manager (Oral) Update — No report. <br /> CITY COUNCI L March 11, 2013 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 13 <br />