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Qualified, Good, and Exceptional. This systematic approach would allow for a both qualitative and quantitative analysis. It is also recommended that the Mayor appoint a two member task force to assist in the selection process. Staff would bring a detailed report, including a recommendation, to the task force. The task force could then interview the recommended development team, providing the task force the opportunity to ask detailed questions, and bring a recommendation to the Apri122, 2008 Committee meeting. The Committee discussed the development team selection process focusing on whether or not the task force should interview more than one developer. It was determined that, as recommended, a detailed staff report would be forwarded to the task force who would then decide which development teams to interview. The process of informing the entire Council was then discussed. The Committee agreed that the task force's recommendation would be forwarded to the Council and discussed at a work session in order to obtain input from all Councilmembers. Manager Battenberg then shared that the report included a recommendation to retain Keyser Marston, a consulting firm with extensive experience assisting municipalities in public- private real estate development transactions, to advise City staff and the task force, as needed, throughout the review and negotiation process. Councilmember Starosciak expressed the importance of providing information to the City Council as soon as possible to enable full Council discussion. Recommendation The Committee recommended the following: • Approval of the development team selection criteria • Approval of the development team selection timeline • Approval of the City Manager entering into a consultant services agreement with Keyser Marston 5. Public Comments Michael Cook stated that any redevelopment of the Shoreline -Marina Area should be focused around the harbor operations. Mr. Cook cited the Ventura Harbor as a model for marina redevelopment where the harbor operations have created a regional asset. Mr. Cook also called for more transparency in the decision making process. Heidi Finberg, Spinnaker Yacht Club, stated that she has been pleased with the public process, and suggested that those who regularly use the harbor could provide valuable input in the developer selection process. Jude Miller stated she agrees with Ms. Finberg and Mr. Cook and that the harbor attracts both boaters and non-boaters to the Shoreline -Marina Area.