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~rade becausc it cannot accommodate con~s;n=r ships or other large vessels. The Port's <br /> wat~, f~ont prop~ty, which has dramatically increased in v~flue in recent years, is <br /> currently leased for industrial uses. There has be~n no recent evaluation of whether these <br /> or other uses most benefit the citizens of Redwood City. <br /> <br /> The C-rand Jury is concerned because the City Council has a distant relationship with the <br /> Port. The City Charter vests "exclusive control and m2'~,gemeni" of the Port in the <br /> Board o£Port Commissioners. Thc City owns the land and bears potential responsibility <br /> for any liabilities. The City Council has taken only a m~r~! interest in the Port's <br /> operations. It has failed to provide a vision for, and adequate oversight of, the Port; but <br /> must do so to ensure that the interests of City residents are best served. The City is <br /> reviewing current conditions and revising its General Plan. It would be prudent to include <br /> the Port in that review. The outcome of such study may lead to a dete,,,,inafion that a <br /> charter amendment is appropriate. <br /> <br />Recommendations <br /> <br />1. The Ci.ty Council should begin active oversight and review of the Port of <br /> Redwood City. <br /> <br />2. The City Council should expand the City's General Plan to include a <br /> comprehensive review of the Port's role and aliemadve uses of Port land that <br /> would best serve the City and its residents. <br /> <br /> <br />