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W. H. FAWCErr <br />(202) 434-1636 <br />feWCW@PWki ie.00m <br />: i4c,LKS OFFICE <br />CITY OF REDwOOD CITY <br />March 27, 2003 <br />VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS <br />Edward Everett <br />City Manager <br />City of Redwood City <br />1017 Middlefield Rd. <br />Redwood City, CA. 94063 <br />Re: Proposal Redwood Shores Levee <br />Dear Ed: <br />6-13- 3 <br />Perkins <br />Coie <br />607 Fourteenth Street N.W. <br />Washington, D.C. 20005.2011 <br />PHONE: 202.628.6600 <br />FAX: 202.434.i6go <br />www.perkinscoie.wrn <br />Thank you for your contact on Friday, March 21, 2003, soliciting a proposal to work <br />with you and the Council on the Redwood Shores Levee Rehabilitation Project. I <br />believe there is a rational and pragmatic solution to the current controversy that both <br />protects the greater interests of the species and the residents of your City. <br />It is toward this end that I would propose we proceed in the following manner. It is <br />important in the resolution of any controversy to take into consideration the intent and <br />information available from all stakeholder groups. The Audubon Society, local <br />residents of the Redwood Shores, recreational groups and others should have both the <br />opportunity to be heard and the dignity of their interests honored by this effort. It is <br />the common genius of the people that can often provide the key to resolution of crisis. <br />I would propose that we conduct a full day of meetings with stakeholders in Redwood <br />City to listen to their concerns and explore our common objectives. <br />One of our common objectives is the mutual desire. to find a forward - looking <br />permanent resolution to species conservation in the area. The current resolution <br />imposed by the Fish and Wildlife Service puts people and species in conflict. Finding <br />a permanent solution that balances the interests of the species with the interests of your <br />constituents will benefit the parties and the species. Balanced solutions must fully <br />involve the citizens with species conservation. <br />[09901- 9700/DA030840.0351 <br />ANCHORAGE BEIJING BELLEVUE BOISE - CHICAGO DENVER - HONG KONG - LOS ANGELES <br />MENLO PARK OLYMPIA PORTLAND SAN FRANCISCO - SEATTLE WASHINGTON. D.C. <br />Perkins Coie uo [Perkins Coie ILc in Illinois) <br />