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Mayor Aguirre said that she looks forward to the City and the Port working together more closely on shared opportunities. Dr. Bell noted that he and Mr. Giari will continue to work together on shared analysis and economic opportunities between the City and the Port to bring back to the City Council. Dr. Bell also noted that Mr. Giari was here at the request of the Mayor and Vice Mayor thanked him for being very receptive and for coming here to present. D. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redwood City Approving and Adopting the City of Redwood City Climate Action Plan (205) Recommendation: Adopt by resolution the City of Redwood City Climate Action Plan. RESOLUTION NO. 15258 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, TO ADOPT THE REDWOOD CITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN Dr. Bell said this is the culmination of work done by a Council Subcommittee composed of Council Members Bain and Pierce along with some staff members. They have revised the former plan to include specific and measurable objectives, which includes having the City take the lead for good stewardship in being able to leverage our resources and partner with others doing the same thing. Dr. Bell also acknowledged . and thanked various staff for their work on this, which included Vicki Sherman, who will later provide the presentation, Deanna LaCroix, and Audrey Seymour Ramberg. Ms. Sherman made the presentation (on file) noting that things have evolved over time, such as the need to meet current federal and state guidelines. A number of the Council Members expressed their thanks to staff and the Subcommittee for their work on the Plan. Public Comment Shaunn Cartwright, representing Peninsula Direct Action, spoke about perceived conflict with and vio�ations of the Brown Act. She also spoke about the need for more affordable housing in relation to the existence of Pete's Harbor; how boats float while other things will sink; sea level rise is an issue, and she also questioned the EIR (Environmental Impact Report) as not being correct. Ms. Thompson, City Attorney, clarified that comments should be related to subject matter as per the Brown Act. She explained that the public policy behind the Brown Act is that there are no items that Council can discuss and act on if it is not on the agenda, but that staff and Council may provide factual clarity under the law. James Lee submitted a letter from the State Lands Commission to Mr. Paul Powers' attorney about the Environmental Impact Report. He expressed concern about climate change, sea level rise, and commented on what happened with Bair Island as great in terms of restoration and he credited the work done by activists in the 1980s. He spoke in support of the Climate Action plan as it is now, but opined that the types of projects being approved along the waterfront do not follow the plan and that there are serious CITY COUNCIL April 22, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 12 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 338