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7B Page 7 a General Plan designation of "Canada Junior College" and is zoned "Residential- Single Family," The initiative does not cover these designations. In addition, there is currently, a multi-family housing proposal being pursued with respect to Canada College. This proposal includes annexation of additional land into Redwood City. This proposed project would not be covered by the initiative. 6. San Francisco Bay water. Would the initiative apply to San Francisco Bay water? Yes, the initiative applies to areas with a General Plan designation of "San Francisco Bay Water" and Zoning Code designation of "Tidal Plain", both of which cover San Francisco Bay water within the City of Redwood City's boundaries. At the same time, most of this area is federal-, state- or county-owned, and as a result, would be exempt from the initiative. However, there are several privately-owned parcels that may be affect by the initiative. 7. Docks on San Francisco Bay waters. Would the initiative apply to the building of docks associated with facilities on or near the San Francisco Bay waters? To the extent the building of docks and associated facilities on the San Francisco Bay waters are to be constructed by property owners other than the City of Redwood City or the federal, state, county governments or a rapid transit district, the initiative would generally apply, However, depending upon what other types of special districts or public agencies might seek to build such docks and associated facilities, other statutory exemptions may apply. 8. West Point Marina. Would the initiative apply to West Point Marina? The project is currently under construction and all entitlements have been granted by the approving agencies. The existing use pennit describes a multi-phase build out. In the event that the project changes significantly from the existing plan described in the environmental review and use penn it, it is possible that the initiative could apply to those changes. 9. The Oracle Site. Would the initiative affect the Oracle site (known as Area E)? In particular, would two-thirds voter approval be required to construct a child- care center on the Oracle site? No, the Oracle site is somewhat unique because it consists of land that is both in the City of Redwood City and in the City of Belmont. In 1996, Oracle proposed an office complex for the site and because the building would cross over the juriSdictional boundary, it was decided that Redwood City and Belmont would work. together on the project but that Belmont would be the lead agency for purposes of approving the building. The Cities entered into a Lead Agency Agreement to handle the coordination effort for the site. In 1998, the Belmont Redevelopment Agency entered into a Development Agreement with Oracle that covered the construction of the complex. The Development Agreement sets forth the permissible uses and restrictions for the site. 7