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7.1.B. - Page 35 Foust continued to ask what would have happened if the City had not stepped in. Mr. Ekern said that there would have been no electricity, no utilities, people would have had to move out and that the City would have had to step in. Vice Mayor Foust said that when the Council deliberates on the issue there are items to discuss regarding the "Project Description" and environmental impacts, including Open Space. She also asked if the options left out by the Task Force would be included in the EIR. Mr. Ekern responded that the recommended alternative by the Task Force is a good starting point and the Task Force's alternative maps and graphics are all online and will become part of the general discussion in the EIR. Mr. Ekern concurred with Vice Mayor Foust and said that Staff would analyze the various impacts and options related to the different options around traffic, housing, and infrastructure. He said that at the end of the day Staff still needs to come back to Council with a plan that pays for itself. Vice Mayor Foust said that she appreciated her colleague stating that she is a member of BIAC, because it is important from a transparency perspective. She also said that BIAC is a membership organization. Another Council Member made several comments. She added that for the issue of transparency, there are certain issues that are driving this process and she understands the Use Permit in Docktown expires June 30th. She also thanked the Task Force for the amount of work they had to study and the Planning Commission for the various questions they posed. She too had questions as to when affordable housing comes into play and asks Council to follow this issue carefully. With regards to Open Space, she said she was relieved to know that the developers will be required to have Open Space. She asked about who and when they decide about the open space. City Manager Bell answered that it depends on the direction of the Council. This same Council Member also asked about transportation options like trolleys and water taxies that were mentioned at the Task Force meetings, but were not mentioned in the report. Mr. Ekern said that those items and any other recommendations will come out of the EIR mitigations. And with regards to BIAC, the Council Member wanted to know if this issue will be decided at a future time. Mr. Ekern replied that he had encouraged the Task Force to not get specific on any individual use such as BIAC or the Marine Science Institute. This Council Member was concerned that the City will not be able to anticipate the needs of these institutes, but Mr. Ekern said the sloughs would eventually have to be dredged to determine the depth and then determine what the depth needs are of those organizations. He stated that his focus is to get direction from Council in that it is okay to have things on the water and if so, he then can proceed. Dr. Bell clarified that the intent tonight was to share potential uses for the area based on the Task Force inputs. He said that the detail to the plans will be addressed later with the Council and Planning Commission. Another Council Member asked Mr. Ekern to explain again the difference between a Specific Plan versus a Precise Plan. Mr. Ekern clarified the reasoning. With regards to a Precise Plan, there is infrastructure in place like the Downtown and it supports the general development. The Specific Plan is used to identify the needs of the CITY COUNCIL May 12, 2014 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 13