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Al Frates, Shoreline CAC member, asked if the City has considered a small tax on the City's homeowners for the operation of the marina. Manager Hollister replied affirmatively that citizens were polled two years ago and the result was that only one-half of the voters would vote yes for the measure. This is less than the two-thirds that is required to pass a tax measure; thus a parcel tax was not pursued. Caryl Ann Symons, Shoreline CAC member, recommended a similar poll be conducted and to model it this time after San Lorenzo Unified School District's bonds where every dollar amount is accounted for in public reports. If it is made clear that all of the funds are accounted for in a report to the public, this caveat could make a difference in obtaining the two-thirds requirement of the cast votes for approval of the tax. Audrey Albers, Shoreline CAC member, stated that she does not want the harbor to deteriorate. There is not enough advertising or promotion of shoreline events. For example, no one knew of the recent sturgeon fishing derby that recently occurred. She is concerned because her interpretation of the recent discussion plans from Cal-Coast is that the harbor will be closed, the inner basin allowed to silt-up and be the setting for multi-story office buildings surrounding it. The marina is a great resource. She cited an example of its use by the U.S. Coast Guard a few days ago to practice rescue techniques in and under water. She recommended that the City consider keeping the harbor; dredge it and arrange with EBRP to take and receive the spoils. Al Fernandez affirmed that it is less expensive to have dry storage for a small boat than renting a slip at the harbor and that it also amounts to less maintenance costs for the boat. 4. Committee Member Comments -.None provided. 5. Adjourn -The meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m. P:\Committees~Marina Committee~Higlilights~2010~5-25-10 Mazina Highlights.doc