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<br />2007. City Manager Jermanis clarified that the City does not plan to close the harbor next <br />month. Mr. Fernandez further stated that an honor system for the boat launch ramp works. <br /> <br />Harold Perez shared that he likes the open space, questioned the City's ability to fund <br />projects such as the TOD and Spartina but not the harbor, and stated that the bay is <br />contaminated. <br /> <br />Audry Alpers wondered why the costs presented continue to increase and questioned why <br />capital costs are included in this year's budget. <br /> <br />Mayor Santos shared that he spoke with the City's lobbyist in Washington, D.C. who <br />indicated that no decision has been made on dredging funds, and cautioned him that it is <br />unlikely that funding will be found. <br /> <br />R. Ronco requested the lease amount the City received from the former Blue Dophin <br />restaurant. He further stated that the notes from the meeting inaccurately represent that the <br />majority of people at the Town Hall meeting supported housing, and wanted to know why <br />continued subsidization of harbor operations was not a Council priority. <br /> <br />Bo Johanson shared that the Town Hall meeting was a failure due to ambient noise, that <br />diesel is less expensive than regular gas, that a commercial venture is needed at the harbor, <br />and requested that the name not be changed as people are confused enough. He further <br />shared that the dredging could be done for $1.7 - $2 million and that the bathrooms could be <br />replaced for $40k. <br /> <br />6. Committee Member Comments: <br /> <br />Councilmember Starosciak requested staff share information on funding for the Spartina <br />project. Public Works Director Bakaldin reported that the City received a $49k grant last <br />year and a $1 Oak grant this year for the work. <br /> <br />Councilmember ProIa shared that he also believes the name of the Committee needs to be <br />changed, but said he's not confident "Shoreline" is the solution. He reported that the next <br />meeting is scheduled for July 10. <br /> <br />Mayor Santos shared that he sat on the Shoreline Committee from 1984 - 1992. <br /> <br />7. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 11 :00 a.m. <br /> <br />G:\DEPT\Committees\Marina Committee\6-12-07\6-12-07 Marina Highlights.doc <br />3 <br />