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<br /> j break-even operation , but that it was anticipated other facilities would be even-
<br /> tually coming in , thereby justifying holding the property . Also , there is an ex -
<br /> isting logging operation that would eventually become profitable .
<br /> He named the various agencies that would need to be contacted in Washington , D . C .
<br /> He also pointed out the importance of what also must be done locally ; among them,
<br /> the need for study involving economic and land development of. the Port area. . He
<br /> emphasized the importance to have input into the regional planning groups , of what
<br /> the City considers important .
<br /> Councilman Henderson stated that she has served as a representative to ABAG for
<br /> some time , and . that they were working in a vacuum since the beginning because of
<br /> lack of planning . She commented on the influence of the Ports of San Francisco
<br /> and Oakland , and felt that as soon as Redwood City has something like this study ,
<br /> it would be in a better position to be part of the planning , and that it was im-
<br /> portant to have something on record .
<br /> Port Manager Di Pietro advised that the estimated costs for the Economic , Financial
<br /> and Land Use Study would be $ 50 , 000 , and that how the study is done would be an
<br /> important factor in application for funds from the U. S . Maritime Administration .
<br /> It was hoped that the City would participate in financing the cost to conduct the
<br /> study .
<br /> There was a brief discussion relating to consideration of leasing Ideal Cement
<br /> property , and some obstacles involved , among them being the necessity for installa-
<br /> tion of certain improvements before the property could be considered for annexation .
<br /> City Manager Fales commented on the Williams -Kuebelbeck proposal , and need for
<br /> specific studies with respect to leading to a point where , if options are known ,
<br /> City or the Port can select between those options , and the proper sequence can
<br /> then be set up to achieve the goals . He also noted that the means by which to
<br /> finance these goals must be considered , which would involve building a cash flow
<br /> and allowing long- term land uses , as well as the ability to borrow . Port Manager
<br /> Di Pietro pointed out , in support of authorizing the study , that it is necessary
<br /> to have it done in order to meet immediate State requirements , and noted that
<br /> another necessary and important stage will be an engineering study .
<br /> City Manager Fales stated that the City needed to know what is planned , what the
<br /> situation is with Ideal Cement within the broad context of the General Plan, and
<br /> the level of intensity of activity of the Port .
<br /> During additional discussion , Port Manager Di Pietro advised , in response to a
<br /> question by Mayor Keckley , that the City was being asked to share the costs for
<br /> the initial study on an equal basis with the Port . He also urged that the study
<br /> be approved now , due to the time limitation , and also in order that application
<br /> can be made for a Federal grant . He felt that it was important to have something
<br /> tangible to show in Washington as evidence of serious interest . The study would
<br /> also represent the Port ' s contribution to the Metropolitan Transportation Commis -
<br /> sion ' s submittal to the Legislature of regional transportation needs .
<br /> Councilman Williams left the meeting at 9 : 15 p . m .
<br /> Chairman Brown noted that a fair amount of Federal money is invested in the Port ,
<br /> and therefore its development would be of potential benefit to the Federal Govern-
<br /> ment .
<br /> A ten-minute recess was called at 9 : 25 p . m . by Chairman Brown .
<br /> Upon resumption of the meeting , procedures for the presentation in Washington , D . C .
<br /> were discussed . Port Manager Di Pietro advised of some local meetings which have
<br /> been scheduled in advance of the Conference , including a luncheon meeting on
<br /> February 20 , 1974, with the Port Commissioners , representatives of the Corps of
<br /> Engineers , Regional Water Quality Control Board , and BCDC (Bay Conservation and
<br /> Development Corps ) .
<br /> Port Manager Di Pietro reported also that a project for the maintenance dredging of
<br /> San Bruno Shoals had been scheduled for the Fall , that an Environmental Impact Re -
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<br /> port had been prepared for the project , and that in the opinion of the Corps of
<br /> Engineers the dredging would have an environmental advantage , from the standpoint
<br /> of improving the flushing action of Bay waters . The Corps of Engineers has been
<br /> requested to include in their studies the dredging of San Bruno Shoals to a depth
<br /> of 37 feet , and has agreed to do so . In response to questions , he advised that the
<br /> 37- foot depth would accommodate vessels which draw 35 feet , and was in accordance
<br /> with a recommendation in a Corps of Engineers study of some 15 years ago . It was
<br /> noted , however , that the size and type of some of the newer craft require a much
<br /> deeper draft *
<br /> In a discussion concerning types of enterprises the Port might wish to attract ,
<br /> Commissioner Mauk indicated that the future of the Port remained with specialty
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