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Motion carries 4-3 by electronic vote with Council Members Bain, Pierce and Foust opposing. B. Comprehensive 2013 Zoning Ordinance and General Plan Land Use Designation Amendment (301) Mr. Blake Lyon, Planning Manager, presented the report (on file). Vice Mayor Gee had some clarifying questions and statements regarding the importance of certifying City's Housing Element and also thereby streamlining the process and concentrating more on implementation. Ms. Thompson, City Attorney, spoke on the importance of this act and how it relates to compliance with state law, access to state funding, and reducing the potential for lawsuits. Public Comment Natalie Mattei, real estate manager with Safeway, said she oversees land use on the Peninsula and she thanked staff for the new zoning language and the good working relationship as it relates to their existing operations. She spoke in favor of this item. Shauun Cartwright, representing Peninsula Direct Action, said she is heartened that the elderly and homeless will be cared for by new zoning, but is concerned about the lack of fow income housing. She is concerned that "below market rate" residents, in areas that includes Pete's Harbor and possibly Docktown, are being displaced and losing housing in the city due to decisions being made at this level. Leslie Webster, representing Save's Pete's Harbor, expressed her concern against the Paul's Corporation evicting people from the marina and the loss of at least 500 affordable housing units. She is concerned that the Housing Element does not address affordable housing and opined that people should get help to live here and not be pushed out. Ronald Freeman said there is a need for affordable, high density housing for low income people, such as apartments, duplexes, and multiplexes. He questioned why developers are so interested in this area. He opined that the Mel's Bowl project was a huge hit against affordable housing; he does not want decisions like that where it does not benefit the community in terms of housing. He does not want residential neighborhoods rezoned. James Lee said he wants stronger language in Commercial Parks District Zoning Amendment in regards to the water front, areas of sea level rise,and impacts on the community. He also wants the city to work more with the State Lands (Commission) and Bay Conservation and Development Commission. He shared concerns regarding the lack of affordable or Below Market Rate housing and consideration of the community when reconfiguring the city. Lyn Chow Jonas spoke about learning a lot about the city in talking with neighbors, and how she and her husband believe in being vested members of the community, such as CITY COUNCIL March 11, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 300