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6.3.C. - Page 24 <br />the US Coast Guard to launch the fireworks from Wharf #4, we do not have to coordinate the use <br />of a barge and the associated costs, insurance and logistics requirements. <br />The show will last for approximately 20 minutes and will begin at 9:30 pm. <br />The fireworks vendor has obtained all necessary permits in accordance with State law. Copies of <br />these permits have been provided to the City's Fire Marshal. <br />Provisions for maintaining the Safetv Zone: <br />The US Coast Guard regulations require a minimum safety zone of 560' away from the launch <br />site. It was agreed at the planning meeting with City staff, Port staff, and the Pyrotechnic <br />company representatives that the safety zone will be delineated at a 700' radius (See image on <br />next page). Therefore, no watercraft will be permitted to anchor or remain in the deep water <br />turning basin during the display. The City of Redwood City requests support from the Port to <br />communicate with the Sea Scouts of the Pacific Skyline Council to provide ships, if available, to <br />help define the safety zone and to keep water craft from entering the safety zone. The Sea Scout <br />vessels must be moved from the Wharf 4 area to ensure the safety of the launch site and <br />property. It is the City's understanding from previous fireworks shows that the Sea Scouts will <br />have radio communication and the ability to issue verbal warnings to boaters in the area that is <br />closed. In advance of the fireworks show, the Sea Scouts will position their vessels as to <br />close/block access to the turning basin and the safety zone. The Sea Scouts will also monitor the <br />arrival of any watercraft that needs to transit the area to ensure the watercraft will clear the safety <br />zone prior to the start of the show. The Sea Scouts are part of the emergency plan for the Coast <br />Guard and can provide additional communications and on the water support capabilities. <br />The City's Police Boat and Fire Boat will be in the water to patrol, provide assistance, and <br />communicate with the Sea Scouts and Coast Guard if necessary. The Fire Boat will provide fire <br />and medical emergency services and deploy a boom to delineate the safety zone. <br />In addition, no shore spectators will be permitted in the industrial area near Wharf #4 and Wharf <br />#5. <br />The City requests that the Port notify all tenants, contractors, and vendors of the firework show <br />and restrictions. The City also requests that an on-site contact from the Port is available to <br />access areas as needed and to assist with the removal of any spectators that may have entered <br />into any restricted area. <br />Use of the public access area of Seaport Court <br />The City will provide uniformed private security personnel (12 confirmed with one supervisor on <br />site), Police Cadets, CERT team members, and Police Officers to direct and monitor spectator <br />activity in the public viewing area at Seaport Court. Personnel will also have traffic control duties <br />and general monitoring and response as necessary. <br />The City requests that the Port help by providing the following in this area: <br />1. Lighting standards to be used in the public viewing area at Seaport Court for the safe exit <br />after the show <br />2. Porta -Potties and sinks <br />3. Trash support (Recology has confirmed that they will provide trash service and receptacles <br />will be distributed on July 3rd) <br />Page 8 of 10 <br />