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6. 1. F. - Page 2 valuable waterside resource that exists in the City. Further, because of the training and competition opportunities afforded through their programs, BIAC also contributes to the physical health of the City and to alternative programs for youth. Specifically, BIAC will provide the following programs in conjunction with Redwood City Parks and Recreation and Community Services Department: 1) Expand the pilot at risk youth program, to provide free paddling and rowing programs to at risk youth identified by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department in the after school programs at Sequoia High School and Woodside High School. 2) New and additional paddling programs to Middle School students to be offered through the City's After School programs at nominal charges to participants, using BIAC's coaches and mentors. 3) Provide new Team Paddling programs to Redwood City high school age youth at nominal fees. (These students are at -risk youth referred through the City's Parks programs.) BIAC has provided plans to the Planning and Building Divisions for review and approval. The work necessary to construct and install improvements does not give any right or title to the property to BIAC. The attached license agreement outlines the details of obligations for both BIAC and the City. For the use of the site, BIAC will pay the City $12 per year and provide the youth programs identified above. The City can terminate the agreement at any time with written notice. The activation of the City's waterfront with recreational boating is a valuable part of making Redwood City a desirable location for business and residential development. Further, exposing the public to the estuary system of the South Bay provides a critical perspective of the City as a steward of the environment. ALTERNATIVES The City Council could choose to not approve the License Agreement. FISCAL IMPACT There are no operational costs associated with this Agreement, and will provide $12 per year in lease revenue. Termination of the storage site agreement represents a revenue loss of $750 per month, based on the license terms. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW As the lead agency, the City of Redwood City has determined that the License Agreement meets the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption criteria as set forth in Section 15303, ( "New Construction of Small Structures "), as the