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7.1.B. - Page 31 <br /> is one but more riders are needed. One other Planning Commissioner requested <br /> additional information on what the legislative issues were concerning properties owned <br /> by the State Lands Commission. Mr. Ekern answered that the Task Force recognized <br /> that, so they asked the City Staff if there is away to talk to the Commission or the <br /> Legislature to change the law. <br /> Public Comment <br /> Mac McDougal, a member of BIAC (Bair Island Aquatic Center and Future Foundation), <br /> shared information about BIAC that included how they are self-sustaining, provide <br /> community shoreline access, encourage ecologically-powered human boating, and <br /> have over 200 plus youths using their center and the number is growing. He expressed <br /> BIAC's concerns of the Inner Harbor proposed map since it seems to reduce the size of <br /> BIAC's footprint. He would like the City Council and the Planning Commission to keep <br /> this in mind. <br /> Doug Karlson, current member and past President of BIAC, shared concerns about the <br /> space reduction for BIAC and the negative impact on their outreach programs. He <br /> believes that the proposal would curtail any improvements or enhancements to their <br /> programs. He mentioned that BIAC's proposal meets the State Lands Commission's <br /> guidelines, spoke in favor of continuing their mission to improve and promote public <br /> access and opined this is the best place to do this. <br /> Aisha Chow, both current Board Member and President of BIAC, advocated for the idea <br /> of an aquatic recreational center in the Inner Harbor Plan. She believes that the access <br /> to outdoors and to sports bring joy and community to people's lives, particularly for the <br /> youth. Ms. Chow, also mentioned that they have over 400 hundred members and a <br /> variety of water sports and programs, including adaptive program for blind rowers. <br /> Furthermore, she said that they need space for kayaks and boats. They have ideas to <br /> make their storage more efficient, but would like the City to consider that BIAC needs a <br /> certain minimum amount of space requirements. Lastly, Ms. Chow opined that having <br /> trails are great, but being on the water provides something additional and special. <br /> Lee Callister, a resident of Docktown and President of the Redwood Creek Association, <br /> thanked all the members of the taskforce for the many long hours meeting to balance <br /> competing interests. He was pleased to see an option on the board to go talk with the <br /> Legislature in Sacramento and further discussions with the State Lands Commission <br /> about floating homes remaining on the creek. Mr. Callister also provided history of the <br /> formation and continuation of the State Lands Commission. He asked Council to direct <br /> Staff to work with State Lands Commission and the Legislature to have consistency in <br /> their policies and to grandfather in Docktown Marina for the floating homes at their <br /> current location. <br /> Edward Stancil, a Docktown resident and with the Sequoia Yacht Club and P.I.C.Y.A. <br /> (Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association), spoke about the area and having water access <br /> for the public as opposed to gated areas where there is no public access. He would like <br /> consideration of the difference between what residents and nonresidents pay. <br /> JoAnn McDonnel, a Docktown resident and Vice President of the Redwood Creek <br /> Association, spoke about affordable housing as it pertains to the Docktown Marina. She <br /> CITY COUNCIL May 12, 2014 <br /> MEETING MINUTES PAGE 9 <br />