1966 301-328 _ 9-26 cont. to 10-24-1966

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314 Councilman Keckley asked what has changed BCDC minds that they no longer feel con- cern for the weeds, brine shrimp, etc. City Manager replied that the District Ecologist stated that the dredging of the Slough would provide an increase in the ecology by locating the 801 channel within the existing dikes to create an ecolo- gical area which would satisfy the BCDC. Councilman Bury questioned Item 5, page 2 which reads: "That it is the intention of the Council that this City shall give the fullest cooperation with the BCDC Staff in establishing the design, of the second, or "B", phase dredging to opti- mize its effects on ecology, economics and recreational facilities." Councilman Bury asked if BCDC would be doing the designing. City Manager answered no, our own Staff would do the designing. Councilman Bury asked if paragraph could be changed to read ".....fullest cooperation with the BCDC Staff, in the course of the esta- blishment of the design by the City of the second, or "B" phase....". Also, on page 2, Item 2, the words "in area" were inserted after "whichever is greater". Councilman Henderson questioned if it is proper for the resolution to refer to the opinion of the BCDC Staff, and was assured by City Attorney that this statement is a recital of fact in the Resolution. Councilman Henderson then asked if the $25,000 already budgeted was to be used for amenities within the district. City Manager stated yes, for entrance of Marine World which is on District property. Chuck Blair of DMJM illustrated the proposed dredging area; showed the 3 "windows" permitting access, and explained their purpose. Councilman Henderson asked if the 10 acres to be donated for these "windows" would be raw or reclaimed land, and if further costs would be incurred before landscaping and mentioned the estimated cost of fill at "15,000 per acre. City Manager explained the City -County plan, and the possibility of Federal matching funds. Councilman Henderson asked if "B" dredging involves property outside the District, and would this be conditioned on condemnation proceedings. City Attorney answered, not necessarily, it might be on State Tidelands permit. Councilman Henderson mentioned safeguards in the feasibility report and how the "B" dredging fitted into this picture, since it was understood the project could be stopped at any point. City Attorney answered that City has already committed itself by Contract. City Manager added that the accelerated program is only for Marine World, and that "C" dredging is merely a widening from 80, to 150' and is in agreement on warrant basis, when Marine traffic justifies it. Mrs. Betty Travers, 27 Lowell appeared to compare the recrea- tional areas in Redwood Shores with those recommended in Winans report and suggested that Community Park be improved and completed before other areas were considered. The subject of walkways and levees was discussed, and City Manager stated develop- ment of pedestrian walkways would be preferable to small beaches. Mayor Herkner stated that BCDC Staff insist that pathways be provided for bicycles and pedestrian use and must be inter -connected. Councilman Henderson stated she