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2. Survey on Funding Options for Harbor Dredging and Capital Requirements In response to suggestions from the public at the May 24, 2007 Town Hall meeting, City Manager J ennanis asked the Committee if they thought it would be valuable to retain a public opinion polling firm to determine voter's willingness to approve a tax measure or assessment district to cover the more than $2 million annual shortfall in the Harbor Operations Division. The Committee agreed that a statistically significant survey would provide valuable insight as to the desire of the entire community. Additionally, they noted that it would be beneficial to obtain data regarding how voters prioritize City services. 3. Selection Criteria and Process for Master Developer Request for Qualifications (RFQ) City Manager Jermanis reported that the City is planning to release an RFQ for a master developer to develop the Shoreline area and introduced Assistant to the City Manager Battenberg who provided an overview of why a RFQ for a master developer is recommended, the selection criteria to be used and reviewed a timeline. (Handout attached). A master developer approach is recommended for the following reasons: it supports the development of a comprehensive plan for the area; recognizes the economics of development types and will provide choices; enables exploration of funding strategies; requires significant community input prior to development of a proposed site plan; and, markets the site to a variety of development interests. The Committee strongly supported the master developer approach and discussed the type of development teams which might submit a proposal. The Committee also discussed the benefits of forming a Citizens Advisory Committee to work with the developer and agreed that fonnation of a committee should be discussed next Spring. 4. Discussion Regarding Change of Committee Name to Shoreline Recreation Area The Committee discussed the possibility of changing the name of the Marina Committee to more accurately describe it's purview and recommended the Shoreline - Marina Committee. 5. Public Comments Harold Perez shared that he's not going to spend a dime until the City gets additional Police. He expressed his concerns regarding traffic, trash and noise. He suggested that the Port of Oakland fund the dredging. John Manuel requested information regarding the cost of the RFQ and City Manager Jernlanis explained that there would be no hard costs, just staff time. He wanted to know what would happen to the harbor in the next two to three years while the City is negotiating with a developer. He further recommended the City explore the possibility of ferry service. Mayor Santos explained that the Water Transit Authority made the determination a few years ago that San Leandro was not a viable site for ferry service given the estimated 1,000 - 1,200 riders per day. 2