AgdaPkt 2015-06-08 Joint SA and PFA

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Attachment 5 Provisions for maintaining the Safety Zone: The US Coast Guard regulations require a minimum safety zone of 560’ away from the launch site. Therefore, no watercraft will be permitted to anchor or remain in the deep water turning basin during the display. The City of Redwood City requests support from the Port to communicate with the Sea Scouts of the Pacific Skyline Council to provide ships if available to help define the safety perimeter and to keep water craft from entering the safety zone. The Sea Scout Boats must be moved from the Wharf 4 area to ensure the safety of the launch site and property, and will also help in the enforcement of the safety zone for other boats. It is the City’s understanding from previous fireworks shows that the Sea Scouts will have radio communication and the ability to issue verbal warnings to boaters in the area that is closed. In advance of the fireworks show, the Sea Scouts will position their ships as to close/block access to the turning basin and the safety zone. They will also monitor the arrival of any craft that needs to transit the area to ensure the craft will clear the safety zone prior to the start of the show. The Sea Scouts are part of the emergency plan for the Coast Guard and can provide additional communications and on the water support capabilities. The City’s Police Boat and Fire Boat will be in the water to patrol, provide assistance, and communicate with the Sea Scouts and Coast Guard if necessary. In addition, no shore spectators will be permitted in the industrial area near Wharf #4 and Wharf #5. The City requests that the Port notify all tenants, contractors, and vendors of the firework show and restrictions. The City also requests that an on-site contact from the Port is available to access areas as needed and to assist with the removal of any spectators that may have entered into any restricted area. Use of the public access area of Seaport Courts The City will provide uniformed private security personnel (12 confirmed with one supervisor on site), Police Cadets, CERT team members, and Police Officers to direct and monitor spectator activity in the public viewing area at Seaport Court. Personnel will also have traffic control duties and general monitoring and response as necessary. The City requests that the Port help by providing the following in this area: 1. Lighting standards to be used for the safe exit after the show 2. Porta-Potties 3. Trash support (Recology has confirmed that they will provide trash service and receptacles will be distributed on July 3rd) 7.1.B. - Page 19