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Gabriella D'Souza, a Carlmont High School student representing Green Youth Alliance, spoke in favor of the ban (item 6.2A), and against the toxins in plastic bags. She said it is essential to examine the products we use to avoid involuntary contamination. In her opinion, the proposed ban would reduce that possibility. Brandon Whiteley, a Carlmont High School student representing Green Youth Alliance, spoke in favor of the proposed ban ( item 6.2A), and protecting the bay and marine life. He said plastic bags are detrimental to waterways and the bay because waterways flow into the bay, adding toxins that might end up entering ithe food chain and possibly killing sea life. Noah Ruiz, a Redwood High School and Redwood Environmental Academy Leadership (REAL) student, spoke in favor of the proposed ban (item 6.2A), and how they are against plastic bags as being bad, flimsy and so light that they fly into the landscape and the bay. He said they hosted a creek cleanup and over half of the waste was from plastic. Ronald Freeman said he is a resident representing other city residents and he can see both sides of the argument regarding the proposed ban (item 6.2) and suggested possibly using biodegradable plastic bags instead. He noted that when he drives along the freeway, he sees a lot of plastic bags but not paper bags, possibly because they break down and may also be degradable. Shauun Cartwright, representing Peninsula Direct Action, spoke in favor of the ban, item 6.2A and not having plastic bags. She said they were also banned in San Jose and it is good for the environment, and that people who live on boats tend to be more environmentally conscious. Bethany Naranjo, a Redwood High School and Redwood Environmental Academy Leadership (REAL) student, spoke in favor of the proposed ban {item 6.2A) and how they are against plastic bags because they never break down and can harm wildlife. She shared an online video that the students made to raise awareness. Tania Sole, President of the Redwood City Creek (Tenants) Association, opined that the contract and application are not acceptable because the tenants are protected by various bodies of law. She said they had asked for a continuation of the matter and wants the process slowed down due to questions and concerns about the applications, vessel agreements, and invoices. Lee Callister, a resident of Docktown, expressed happiness at living on the water, acquiring other properties there, and working with Redwood City to turn things around at Docktown. He spoke in favor of creating an improved, water-oriented community, and opined that the city should speak more with residents who live there as opposed to harbor masters. CITY COUNCIL March 11, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 294