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sustainability problems with them. He also opined that adherence to the plan means that the Saltworks plan should be taken off. Leslie Webster, representing Save Pete's Harbor Incorporated, spoke about understanding the passion of the community groups as it relates to Pete's Harbor and their concern about climate change. She is encouraged by the Climate Action Plan and opined that if there was truly concern about the Climate Action Plan, they would look at development along the entire waterfront, including Peter's Harbor. M/S Seybert/Bain to adopt the resolution. Motion carries unanimously by electronic vote 7-0. One Council Member provided clarification on the number of various types of housing units being produced in Redwood City, and stated that while she values activism, she opined that Bair Island would have been left unrestored had it not been for Council investing funds into it and she encouraged others to not throw rocks, but to work with the City Council. 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. City Council Member Report of Conferences Attended B. City Council Committee Reports (209) Appointment of a Director to the Boards of the Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency and the Bay Area Regional Water System Financing Authority By general consensus of the City Council, Barbara Pierce was appointed to this seat which will serve until June 2017. MINUTE ORDER 13-080 Mayor Aguirre announced she had formed an Ad Hoc General Plan committee composed of herself and Council Member Pierce. One Council Member requested the City Attorney provide clarification regarding the Brown Act for everyone's benefit. Ms. Thompson clarified that it is acceptable for Council to attend certain events and they may talk about Redwood City in a general way about any items that are not coming before the Council for business at their meetings. The same Council Member noted that the Council is required to attend ethics training every two years and opined that there is a distinct difference between being heard and getting one's way. Another Council Member said this Council appreciates those who worked hard on the restoration of Bair Island, especially the work done by Ralph and Karen Noble, and that they understand what was done in the past, but that this land would have been left undeveloped today if not for the work done by City Council. Vice Mayor Gee said that on behalf of the Mayor and Council, he attended a volunteer appreciation lunch at the Senior Center last week with over 200 volunteers. He also said that he and Councif Member Seybert attended the City clean up day at the CITY COUNCIL April 22, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 13 MINUTE BOOK NO. 64 Page No. 339