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06/27/2016 RESOLUTION NO. 15503 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY SUPPORTING THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA WATER TRAIL WHEREAS, the California State Legislature enacted the Water Trail Act(AB 1296) in 2005 establishing the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail, a growing nefinrork of launching and landing sites that allows non-motorized small boat users to better enjoy the historic, scenic, cultural, and environmental richness of San Francisco Bay; and WHEREAS, the Water Trail is implemented under the leadership of the State Coastal Conservancy, working in close collaboration with the Association of Bay Area Governments, the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and the California Division of Boating and Waterways; and WHEREAS, the Water Trail benefits the region by improving and increasing recreational access for non-motorized small boat use by persons of all abilities; and WHEREAS, the Water Trail fosters stewardship of the Bay and reduces impacts to sensitive wildlife and habitat through education of boaters; and WHEREAS, the Water Trail provides economic benefits to waterfront and water- oriented businesses by promoting opportunities for single and multi-day excursions on the Bay; and WHEREAS, the Port of Redwood City Commission passed a resolution in support of the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail designation on May 25, 2016; and WHEREAS, the City of Redwood City recognizes the benefits of non-motorized small boat recreation on the Bay and wants to encourage this activity as part of a regional trail network. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Redwood City officially endorses the concept of the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail. * * * ATTY/RE50.0054/CC RE50 SUPPORING SAN FRANCISCO WATER TRAIL RESO.N0.15503 REV:06-16-16 FF MUFF NO.613 Page 1 of 1