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7.1.A. - Page 13 <br /> Lee Callister, a resident of "the floating community," thanked the City and Mr. Ekern, <br /> Community Development Director, for moving forward with the issues separating them. <br /> He opined that this is not a boat community but rather a floating home community and <br /> that the State Lands Commission has not said it is impossible to have floating homes on <br /> state lands. He stated that the policies are based on a public trust doctrine that evolved <br /> over time, and noted that the California Supreme Court stated that the public uses, to <br /> which tide lands are subject, are flexible to encompass changing public needs. He <br /> stated that the State Lands Commission approved a land swap. <br /> Ellen Savage, a resident of Docktown, noted that on page 2 of the Consultant Report <br /> there is discussion about the State Lands Commission. She stated that the community <br /> is not composed of liveaboard boaters, but floating homes. She stated that some <br /> homes started as boats but are now permanently fixed to the shoreline and do not have <br /> engines. She opined that the residents of Docktown love to live on the water and that <br /> this community belongs in this Plan. In her opinion it could cost Redwood City $20 <br /> million in relocation fees and legal costs which would not be a good use of taxpayer <br /> money. She views these residents as having a relationship with the creek, since they <br /> clean it regularly, and are a vibrant contributor and attraction to the Redwood City. <br /> Mayor Gee stated this item would come back to the Council at a future date with more <br /> details and more specifics. Dr. Bell, City Manager, stated that the timeline is flexible <br /> especially if there needs to be more meetings and /or check -ins. <br /> B. Update on Procedures for Disposition of City -Owned Properties <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Accept this report on the status of issues associated with the potential <br /> disposition of City -owned property and provide direction as it relates to <br /> developing a Surplus Property Ordinance. <br /> Mr. Ekern, Community Development Director, stated that if Council chooses to move <br /> forward, staff can work on moving forward to figure out how to handle the disposition of <br /> city -owned properties. He spoke about the work being done on creating an ordinance. <br /> A Council Member agreed with moving forward to adopt an ordinance with the noted <br /> parameters. She said she went to the Transportation and Housing Chamber meeting <br /> and the discussion was around the Woodside Road /101 interchange. She stated that <br /> there would be public input over the next couple of years, and her concern would be <br /> working too quickly because it requires a great deal of thought and discussion. <br /> Dr. Bell, City Manager, stated that tonight the staff is getting direction to move forward <br /> on the surplus property ordinance which would come back. He stated that if this is <br /> adopted, then the staff would come back with information on potential surplus properties <br /> and look for direction on and a framework for putting those on the market. <br /> One Council Member thanked staff for their work on this, commenting that it opens up a <br /> lot of flexibility, and he asked for an update on the previously discussed properties. <br /> Another Council Member spoke in favor of offering any surplus to other entities first <br /> CITY COUNCIL January 13, 2014 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11 <br />