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that the Port is a revenue- producing department of the City and it functions without any assistance from the City (presentation on file'). He highlighted projects the Port is working on such as the proposed ne w Ferry Service and how the Port is collaborating with the rely created Water Emergency Transportation Authority. C. Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Port of Redwood City. Mayor Foust announced that the Chair of the Port Commission would not be present due to health issues. City Clerk Vo nderfinden did the roll call for the Port of Redwood City, All Commissioners were present with the exception o Lewis Miller, Chairperson. Mayor Foust made some introductory remarks. Mr. Bell, Assistant City Manager ger and the facilitator, introduced the agenda for the evening (presentation ton on file). Each commissioner shared the importance and length of service on the Fort Commission. i sion. 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 ent and infrastructure as well as long- range market opportunities. He is proud that Redwood City is a leader and champion of adaptive change. Glen 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 gro wth. It is his opinion that companies ire 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 uing 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 ce 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 eting tools and shoving 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 JOINT CITY COUNCUR D VEL PMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 11, Zoo MINA'S PACE MINUTE BOOK N. 62 Page Flo. 1