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Mayor Foust made some introductory remarks. Mr. Bell, Assistant City Manager and the facilitator, introduced the agenda for the evening (presentation on file). Each commissioner shared the importance and length of service on the Port Commission. Subsequently, Vice Chairperson Dodge provided an overview of the Port Commission and its charter. Public Comment Greg Greenway, with Seaport Industrial Association, offered comments regarding the Port Charter. Mr. Greenway found this joint meeting beneficial. He spoke about the Port's value being the largest recycling center in the entire Bay area and being a multi- modal commercial transit oriented hub. He mentioned issues such as the availability of land, lease terms, investment and infrastructure as well as long-range market opportunities. He is proud that Redwood City is a leader and champion of adaptive change. Clem Molony, congratulated the work done by the Charter Ad Hoc committee, and he is pleased that people speak positively of the Port. He believes this area of the City, including Lyngso and the Port, illustrates smart growth. It is his opinion that companies in that area are modernizing and investing in new technologies. He is proud that many of the people at the table have business expertise. Mark Sanders spoke in support of continuing the dialogue between the City Council and the Port. He opined that the City should consider the waterfront as an extension of Redwood City. He said that Redwood City has nine marinas and this is the most any city has in the Bay Area. He explained the financial importance of these marinas. A discussion took place and many topics were brought forth including: · The Port and the waterfront and its relationship to the New General Plan · Two way communication on an ongoing basis · Advertising and marketing tools and showing off our maritime assets · Exploration of Port/City strategic plan development · Expansion of SWOT and economic report/analysis · Other state and federal agencies and regulations regarding the Port area · Exploration of departments that provide services to the Port · Contact between the Executive Director and the Department Heads to improve communication . Working with the stakeholders · Finding broader responsibility in the area of clean-up and assignment of the 17- miles of waterway Redwood City has · Precise Plan east of 101 and having more collaboration on various projects · Partnership Academy for Citizens Team could include the Port as a City Department . Port's reserve policy · Understanding revenues and expenditures and exploring coordination of activities between the Port and the Council JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 2008 PAGE 5