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CI pI Possibilities for future development with another marina was discussed , since it was noted there was a two-year waiting period for berths at Municipal Marina, with connected navigable waterways from Redwood Shores , which might justify interest by the County Harbor District in manner of funding . Otherwise , various types of bond issues would need be explored . In discussing property across the channel , it was noted this would in - volve an access bridge both for railroad and vehicle traffic , which had been estimated some years ago at cost of some seven million dollars , and then some five million dollars estimated to put the land in shape for industrial development . City Manager in response to whole of discussion , stated he would hope the assumption correct the Board ' s planning all future possibilities would hinge on conclusions of Water Front Element study since many ways to gain ultimate goals , and should all be interfaced for whole of waterfront planning . Councilman Norris stated purpose of having scope of waterfront study broadened by other Board members and Commissioners such as Port , Park and Recreation , or other concerned , was need to give all considera- tions possible from as much input as possible . In response to concerns expressed for perhaps time limitations on acquisition of Ideal. Cement property , it was noted the legal procedures which would be necessary through LAFC , BCDC , etc . for any proposed development . Also noted was the fact that City services must be used , and that any future developer would be much more interested and land value increased , if land use established , traffic elements for access planned , municipal sanitary services available , etc . , all of which could be concluded by proper study and well balanced conclusions made , as now in process of being done . In response to questioning of channel dredging , Commissioner Webber advised of difficulties enco'. ntered at present because of legal suit by Sierra Club vs . Leslie . Although there had been an agreement with Leslie Properties to place some fill on their land across from Pete ' s Harbor and Whipple property bay land , all had been stopped, even to points raised now in suit to remove the dikes constructed in 1936 and flood all of the areas previously diked . He stated he understood that Mobil is now getting involved in this situation , and Port ' s study through Corps of Engineers that had been going on for several years had been shelved for present . Questions then raised concerning required maintenance of. Port channel for soil silt and report made as to present confusion on restrictions for placement of this spoil by Water Quality Control Board , which is not settled . City Manager stated this problem too was under study by Waterfront Committee to see what violations , if 5/5/73 Adj . Reg . Mtg .