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August, 2003 Submission of Permit Applications Early 2004? Restore Outer Bair Island to Tidal Action Dependent on Port -- of Redwood City Dredging Restore Middle & Inner Bair Island 7:50 p.m. - Council Member Jordan arrived Council Members and consultant Terry Huffman asked various questions about the plan. Public Comment: Jim Bewley, Manager of SBSA, stated his pleasure in hearing the status of the planning; recognition of the importance of protecting the pipeline from erosion or flooding the island pipeline; and providing the opportunity for continued public access while developing the habitat. He stated his concern that the levees of Bair Island are continuing to settle. He further stated the prior owner, Redwood Shores Properties, often had activities that maintained the levees and kept the Island from flooding. There may be a need to continue maintenance to the levees to prevent high tide from inadvertently flooding and creating erosion and damage to the pipelines. Ralph Nobles expressed his appreciation to Mr. Morris for his presentation and stated his concern about open public access to Inner Bair Island. He stated that his concern is not as great as some. He further stated that there are 30 miles of _ trails open at the Wildlife Refuge, some for bike riding. He stated that a prime wetland marsh and Clapper Rail habitat in the LaRiviere Marsh has trails through it, which only a few short years ago was a salt crystallizer. Nita Spangler thanked Mr. Morris for the clear presentation and stated she was impressed with the generosity with the public access. She stated that there is a water shed enjoyed every day and lots of walking areas along Harbor Way. She stated that we should be thankful to have well managed properties and that there are those who support a pristine, natural and well kept facility with a few limitations. Pete Hughes stated that some of the ideas proposed for protecting the sewer line are a good idea. He further stated that he has seen wooden access throughout areas that are much more pristine than the south shores and that it seems that the loop could be kept open if there were enough interest. He stated his expectation that all would work toward keeping the loop open. William de Wit stated that the area is Bair Island, not Redwood Shores and that during the controversy over Bair Island, the name of south shores evolved. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL & GENERALIMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD AUGUST 12,2002 -- MINUTES PAGE 5 MINUTES BookNo. 59 PageNo. 231