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<br />7C <br />Page 12 <br /> <br />22. Are the port's fmancial decisions made with citywide perspective-how is this <br />ascertained? <br /> <br />A: Financial decisions made by the Port Commission, as previously mentioned in response <br />to Question 20, routinely involve land use, facility leases, tariffs & charges, investment in <br />infrastructure, and other business matters. These decisions are based on the best possible <br />financial analysis. The Port Commission considers these financial matters, along with <br />other factors related to its duties and responsibilities, in making its decisions. For <br />example, in considering the type of project that may be developed on Port property, in <br />addition to the revenue generated by the prospective tenant, the Port Commission <br />considers environmental impacts, traffic, safety/security, wharf utilization, diversity of <br />cargo, and compatibility with surrounding land uses. In consideration of these and other <br />factors in its financial decision making, the Port Commission takes into account a <br />citywide perspective. <br /> <br />23. The powers of the port are far reaching - "complete and exclusive power" for and <br />on behalf of the city (47f) - but there is no process for determining what is on behalf <br />of the city. <br /> <br />A: This statement does not reflect the fact that the "complete and exclusive power" granted <br />the Port Commission is limited to those matters specified under Section 47f. In other <br />words, the Port Commission is given the power to mange the Port for the City based on <br />the terms and conditions of the Charter. Along with the powers specified under Section <br />47f, the Port Commission is given "its duty" to carry these out on behalf of the City of <br />Redwood City. The Port Commission takes its duty in this regard very seriously and <br />does its best to make its decisions in the best interest of the public which they serve. <br /> <br />24. Given the current charter guidelines, how can future planning for the port be done <br />with a citywide perspective or understanding the long-term future of the city? <br /> <br />A: See answer to question 26. <br /> <br />25. What are the long-term port goals? Should these goals be made in conjunction with <br />the city's general plan so they work together? <br /> <br />A: See answer to question 26. <br /> <br />26. Should there be an integration of port and city goals, priorities, and consideration of <br />fiscal impacts? <br /> <br />A: Questions #18, #24, #25, and #26 re the Port's Long Tenn Goals, Future Planning, and <br />Relationship to the General Plan, City Goals, and Community Interests <br /> <br />Goal setting and planning conducted by the Port are not done in a vacuum. The Port is a <br />public agency that conducts its business in meetings open to the public and considers <br /> <br />Port of Redwood City Responses 10 City Charter Questions 02105108 <br /> <br />Page 11 of 13 <br />