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$. / t;. .-?4 Ci Services Re uested (Traffic Control) The Redwood City Police boat will be requested for patrol and enforcement of the safety area around the barge. The PCA may utilize one-side (outbound) curb parking along on Seaport Blvd from Seaport Court to the entrance to Pacific Shores. Limited parking may be allowed in some areas along the Frontage Road. This would be similar to what was done last year and the PCA would employ a private security firm to assist with the orderly parking of vehicles. Seaport Boulevard will be closed by the Police Department as needed to control the flow of vehicles trying to enter the Port area. Coast Guard Permit The fireworks vendor will obtain all necessary permits from the Coast Guard and local agencies. Copies of these permits will be provided to the PCA and the Port Director. Barae operations. The barge, which is approximately 40 x 100 feet, will arrive in the Port area prior to the show on July 4 pm for inspection by the Redwood City Fire Department as needed. It is anticipated the barge would tie up at a wharf 4 for the inspection before and after the show. The actual loading of fireworks onto the barge will be done prior to coming to Redwood City. Barae location The barge will be positioned in turning basin approximately 875 feet from the west. end of wharf 5. The barge operator will have GPS equipment that can be used to insure proper positioning of the barge. Provisions for maintainina the Safety Zone In addition to the RWC Police boat, the Sea Scouts of the Pacific Skyline Council will be requested to provide ships to help define the safety perimeter and to keep water craft from entering the safety zone. They will have radio communications with the Redwood City Police boat if problems occur and will have the ability to issue verbal warnings to boaters that the area is closed. In advance of the fireworks show, the Sea Scouts will anchor their ships in position as to close/block access to the turning basin and the safety zone. They will also monitor the arrival of any craft that needs to transit the area to ensure the craft will clear the safety zone prior to the start of the show. The Sea Scouts are part of the emergency plan for ttie Coast Guard and can provide additional communications and on the water support capabilities. Security for Shore-s!.Qe Spec~ The PCA will provide uniformed private security personnel to direct and monitor spectator activity in the office area of Seaport Court and along the public access areas adjacent to the Port's Marina. Additional PCA volunteers will also on-site to monitor spectator activity and to maintain a security perimeter as needed