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projection. Effective January 2010, the City is issuing citations to boaters who do not pay the fee. Overall, she reported, the program is working well. The Committee commended Mr. Fernandez on his help in informing the boaters about the launching fee. Councilmember Prola stated residents and non-residents pay a daily permit fee of $10 and an annual permit fee of $100. He recommended that atwo-tiered fee be considered for the annual permit so that perhaps anon-resident permit would be $150 and a resident permit would remain at $100. 4. Public Comments Mike Cook, Shoreline CAC member, felt that Cal Coast ignored the Shoreline CAC's recommendations. He stated that Cal-Coast's plans were different from the CAC's -the office buildings were large and covered the bay water. The boat harbor was redesigned and reduced to 200 slips. He believed there was decision making without input from the Shoreline CAC. Mayor Santos stated that the Shoreline CAC is an important part of the master plan process. The 33 member's input was taken into consideration. There is still a long way to go with the process and lots of various agencies and jurisdictions to be heard from before a plan is agreed upon. Manager Battenberg stated that the CAC's plans had many ideas and elements that Cal-Coast incorporated into the discussion plans. She also shared that a survey was distributed to the CAC for their feedback about the process so far. Approximately 10 of the 33 members responded to date. Bob Leigh, Shoreline CAC member, asked what type of housing was being considered for the nine hole golf course. Manager Battenberg replied that it was still too early and nothing yet has been prepared on plans. Mr. Leigh asked what Shoreline uses would generate revenue for the City. Mayor Santos replied that they must be amenities that will make it self sufficient. The City has expended general funds for the shoreline and marina for the last 50 years which have not been recovered. Manager Battenberg added that development is not intended to generate revenue for the City, but to cover development, infrastructure and maintenance costs. She added that office development is required to provide customers and users of the hoteUconference center. Mr. Leigh asked if open space is lost at the golf course due to development, can it be made up elsewhere. Manager Battenberg replied that the likely area developed would be negligible in the overall size of the City's open space along the bay which comprises approximately 1,800 acres. Al Fernandez stated that some boaters left the San Leandro shoreline due to the mud. Their electronic equipment is attached to the bottom of the boat and the shallow depth of the mud damages them. He expressed concern with housing in the proposed master plan and cited parking and enforcement problems at Heron Bay. The plans did not include adequate parking for shoreline access now there are problems with on-street parking and enforcement. He stated that residents from Dublin and Pleasanton come to enjoy the City's shoreline and open space;