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3. Recap of the January 10, 2009 Shoreline Development Citizens Advisory Committee Tour Manager Battenberg stated that January 10th was a great and perfect day to have the walking tour. Councilmember Starosciak complimented City staff on its hosting and guidance. Mayor Santos asked about the status of the Comcast property on Marina Boulevard (adjacent to the golf course.) Manager Battenberg replied that the lease expired December 2008. Comcast was granted an easement to its equipment at the back of the property. Mayor Santos stated that this two and one-half acre site should be developed. 4. Public Comments Bob Leigh asked if the City received credit for its current building coverage over the bay water. Director Bakaldin replied affirmatively and further explained that by not removing the dock, the City will be sure to receive credit for its coverage over the water. Michael Nolan asked what type of revenue is generated from golf tournaments. Mayor Santos replied that the tournaments generate revenue for the golf course and more lodging in the area is required to have larger events in order to generate greater revenue. Audrey Albers stated that a marina is for water and boats and not just for eating and sleeping. She shared her belief that minimizing the harbor is terrible. She recommended that an open area be maintained for staging in an event of a major emergency. She further opined that the City has not done enough to save the harbor for the boaters. 5. Committee Member Comments Councilmember Starosciak explained that she took AC Transit to Horatio's. She exited the bus at the rear exit door and found that she was stepping down on to rocks instead of a sidewalk. After eating at Horatio's, on the return trip, she found herself waiting for the AC bus standing on a dirt surface - no sidewalk. She asked that perhaps the future master plan address these issues of access and convenience. Councilmember Starosciak asked when the next Shoreline CAC meeting was to be held. Manager Battenberg replied Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the Marina lnn. Councilmember Prola reminded the audience that partial dredging is all the City can afford and still some people are critical of that. He asked if the slip fees had been increased and recommended that perhaps they should be increased by the cost of living index (COLA). Director Bakaldin replied that the slip fees were not increased last year, however an increase could be considered for this coming year. Councilmember Prola further commented that he doesn't want to see City staff laid off from work at the marina due to cost savings. Mayor Santos stated that he's been on the City Council for 17 years. He has gone to Washington D.C. 14 times in those 17 years to request federal funds for dredging. He recalled that Mr. Wes McLure, former City Manager, had stated that if the City did not have adequate funds to continue the dredging of the harbor, the City would have to consider going a different direction (other alternatives). He credited the open process and the public comments. 6. Adjourn -The meeting adjourned at 10:05 A.M. P:1Committees~ivlarina Committee\Highligh[s\2009U -27-09 Manna Highlights.doc