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. Z� � The City recommends that Nobles Mount (and the Mount on the opposite side of rhe Island) provide a handicap accessible rise in elevation of about fifteen feet. (The ramp rise ratio for wheeled access may require a ramp in excess of 180 feet of compact soil or other approved surface. The Ciry recommends dredging the Redwood Creek and Redwood Shores Lag�ons for this purpose. ) The City recommends the NWRS seek the cooperation of the Redwood City administrative deparrments on handicap access and other requirements. The City believes that innovative approaches to handicap access and transportation should be used at Bair Island. To this end the City is also willing to facilitate meetings between experts in handicap access and transportation and the NWRS. Access Northern California, a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating greater access to travel and recreational opportunities in Northern California for people with physical disabilities, has agreed to participate with the Ciry. Nobles Mount will have a 360 degree view that includes Bair Island, Pete's Harbor, Middle and Outer Bair Islands. Signage at Nobles Mount should inform the viewer of the struggle to protect what can be a jewel in the crown of the refuge system and the people who have given of their lives to make this refuge a reality. This approach differs from the NWRS approach in that the City plan reduces d.irect conflicts between persons and species at the critical interchange area at the mouth of the rehabilitated Inner Bair slough. Instead of encroaching on the important Smith Slough transition area to be created with a levee breach, visitors will be able to view but not affect this rich habitat. The Ciry agrees with NWRS that Inner Bair Island should be completely filled with dredge spoils and sculpted to provide prime habitat and prime views. In this way we can ensure Bair Island's promise while at the same time restricting access and limiting unpacts. This new transition zone will allow tidal inundation of Bair Island. Harbor seals and dolphins frequent this zone. The City believes that this area can become an end destination for day travelers seeking a wildlife experience in an urban setting. Boaters and kayakers should be encouraged to view the Refuge on Bay and use Pete's Harbor so long as endangered species are not taken under the ESA. The City recommends that pedestrian flow on Inner Bair Island proceed at a human pace. Bicyclers seeking to traverse the area have the Cal Trans lanes adjacent to US 101 to get them quickly from place to place. Traffic within the refuge should be limited to walkers and runners. A wildlife refuge must remain a place of education, conservation and rehabilitation. The Cit�� recommends that the Whipple Street entrance planned by the Refuge as the main entrance to the refuge be closed. Whipple Street access should be for emergency and authorized vehicles only. Further, the City is willing to join with the 9