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7.1.B. - Page 32 mentioned the percentage of low income residents in this city and how these low income households are being priced out of this market. She spoke in support of floating homes, homes along the water front, low and affordable housing. Ms. McDonnel opined that there is an opportunity to save over 100 affordable housing units in Docktown by working with the State Lands Commission and the State legislature. Bob Hefla, a homeowner of a floating home at Docktown marina, opined that Docktown is a unique and eclectic community like Sausalito. He is looking for an improved marina that would be an attraction for this City. He opined that the floating homes can be modified as an attraction and for the people to see and it would also bring people into the downtown area. Orlene Chartain, a Task Force member, representing Docktown and Treasurer for the Redwood Creek Association, thanked the Mayor and City Council for creating this Inner Harbor Task Force and giving them the opportunity to create a historic legacy for Redwood City. She mentioned that the Task Force has agreed to provide floating communities in the Inner Harbor and she was grateful for that. But, she also requested Council that during the transition period, as the City and developers work through the jurisdictional issues and construction that the floating communities remain in the water. She is in support of having those who live on the water being able to stay on the water. Peggy Bruggman, on behalf of the Friends of Redwood City, appreciates the work of the Inner Harbor Task Force process and there are some opportunities to pursue and enhance. She shared two concerns about the recommendation to develop the wetlands habitat in the Ferrari property given how much wetland has already been lost. She advocated for retaining Open Space and noted having opposed development in the past. She recommended that the City should follow another recommendation to improve the infrastructure that is already there, add public access, and review concerns about building height. James Jonas, a member of BIAC and a Docktown resident, thanked the Task Force for its work and spoke in support of earlier comments made regarding BIAC. He supports the Ferrari site approach but expressed concerns about sea level rise, State Lands Commission's jurisdiction, and the public trust doctrine. He said he too is in favor of allowing for greater creativity and push back against accepting certain assumptions. Philip Bigelow, a resident of Docktown and a commodore of the Peninsula Yacht Club, spoke about their historic building that was constructed in 1860s. He also spoke about the need for affordable housing saying that about 30 percent of the residents of Docktown are seniors and veterans, or both. Furthermore, he knows of one such resident who had to move out because he could no longer afford to live there. Alison Madden thanked the Task Force for its work and said that the language of ownership is incorrect as it pertains to the public trust. She said that the land is held in trust for all the citizens of California and the State Lands Commission holds that trust for the public and Redwood City does not own it. She also spoke about grandfathering in live-aboards at Docktown and opined that no one at Docktown is antidevelopment but she would personally love to see a soccer field in that area. CITY COUNCIL May 12, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10