Commercial studies. The Harbor Master shall make a careful study
of all the problems relating to the City's future commercial growth
on the waterfront, and particularly that of railroad connection with
the City's waterfront and ocean terminals, and keep himself informed
as to any canal or inland waterway that may be of commercial interest
to the City.
Investigation of needs of waterfront. The Harbor Master shall investigate
the present and future needs of the City's waterfront and be ready
at all times to advise the Mayor as to a system or policy of waterfront
improvement relating to the whole or any part of the water frontage
of the City. He shall give personal attention to any matter relating
to the wharves, landings, beaches, flats, marshes, industries or any
other business pertaining to the waterfront that may be referred to
him by the Mayor and make report on the same at his request.