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Janet Borgens, Planning Commissioner, spoke about Council Member Ira's contributions in inspiring and guiding the Planning Commission and other Boards, Committees and Commissions. She appreciated his time and patience in listening and respecting her opinions. Mayor Aguirre read two letters from people who were not able to attend the meeting the letters were from Diane Howard, former Mayor of Redwood City and Harold Draeger, Vice Chair of the Senior Affairs Commission. On behalf of the City Council, she expressed their appreciation and how they are honored to present Council Member Ira with their proclamation and gifts to him and show a slide show in honor of his sixteen years of service. Each Council Members spoke about Council Member Ira's service, partnership, support and outstanding character. Council Member Ira thanked his family and friends for their support. He presented gifts to each Council Member. He gave Dr. Bell, City Manager, some "words of wisdom" presenting the City Manager with an oar — as a token of his appreciation to the good work the City Manager has accomplished. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT James Lee Han, Secretary and representative for Save Pete's Harbor, made an announcement about the Peninsula Stonewall Democrats and the Transgender Day of Remembrance. He spoke about the most recent two community outreach meetings on Pete's Harbor and thanked staff for the advanced notice about the meetings. He stated the proposed development does not mitigate for the loss of 50 years worth of public access and opined that the community would have been better served had there been a preservation of the historic restaurant. He requested that everyone who is concerned about Pete's Harbor to come to the Town Hall on Wednesday. He stated that he is not opposed to development outright but the development as proposed is not appropriate. He stated that Redwood City could retain the access at Pete's Harbor as well as remain a destination point that would bring in revenue but this would be lost under the current development. He stated that the maximum allowed density is 40 dwelling units per acre which is the same as residential high density, which does not conform to the General Plan in mitigating for sea level rise, etc. He opined that Pete's Harbor should be given as much consideration as the Inner Harbor plan. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR M/S Ira/Seybert to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Motion carried unanimously by electronic vote. 1. Section - Motion(s) A. Funding Agreement for the Redwood City Mid Point Caltrain Shuttle and Climate Best Express Shuttle (304) SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL November 18, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 MINUTE BOOK NO. 65 Page No. 26