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Administrative ChieflFire Marshal Vella stated Redwood City is one of the few Bay Area communities that can take pride in its beautiful navigable waterways. He discussed the progress Aqua Terra has made to restore and maintain this resource, and reviewed the proposed clean-up plan, time frames, and cost associated with each phase. Robert Hoffman, 309 Harcross Road, Redwood City, Co-Chair of the Aqua Terra Committee and member of the Pride and Beautification Committee, stated the committee had worked long and hard on this project. He expressed appreciation to BCDC and Assemblyman Ted Lempert for the money for the project, and he thanked the Council for its support. Ralph Nobles, 3720 Country Club Drive, Co-Chair of the Aqua Terra Committee, urged the Council to approve the proposed clean-up and enforcement plan. He referred to the previous Aqua Terra group that was headed by Sheriffs Captain Terry MacKay. He stated that this project was the right thing to do, the waterways belonged to everyone, and it was unacceptable to use them as a dumping ground. Charles Atkins described his efforts during the 1995 clean-up campaign, and suggested the installation of a floating log boom across the lagoon to address the issue of anchor-out residents. He said as part of this proposal, any abandoned or unoccupied boat could be removed as provided by the Harbor Navigation Code, and anything that was a nuisance could be abated under Penal Code Section 370. Mayor Howard expressed special appreciation to Erin Koch, District Representative for Ted Lempert's office, who was in the audience, for his support in obtaining funds for the clean-up process. Mayor Howard recognized the members of Aqua Terra and the Pride and Beautification Committee who were in the audience, including G. J. Scove, Lynette Dowling, Jeanne Roehm, Officer John Harp, and members of the Port. She said she was proud of this great community effort and the work that had been accomplished. Mayor Howard also thanked Mr. Atkins for his assistance and encouraged him to continue to work with Aqua Terra and express his ideas. She stated this issue was before the Council because the Federal and State agencies are looking to the City for a formal show of support. MIS CLAIRE/HARTNETTIRUSKIN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CLEAN-UP AND ENFORCEMENT PLAN AS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF CARLOS BOLANOS. CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 98-029 B CITY OF REDWOOD CITY PROPOSED SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH COLIMA, MEXICO REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS; REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 JANUARY 26, 1998 MINUTES Page No. 178 PAGE 6