AgdaPkt 2015-01-26 Special and Joint SA

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9.A. - Page 1 REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager January 26, 2015 SUBJECT Complete Streets Update RECOMMENDATION 1. Adopt a resolution approving formation of a Complete Streets Advisory Committee including the pilot mission, duties, structure, and membership of the new Committee as outlined therein. 2. By motion, direct staff to begin the member recruitment process for the new Complete Streets Advisory Committee. 3. By motion, direct staff to advertise for construction the Farm Hill Boulevard Street Improvement Pilot Project and to finalize an evaluation and monitoring program for the project. BACKGROUND The purpose of this meeting is to update Council on two complete streets efforts since the last Council study session in February 2013 and for the Council to consider: 1. Formation of a pilot Complete Streets Advisory Committee, and 2. Directing staff to pilot and evaluate the Farm Hill Boulevard Street Improvement Project as a way to increase safety for all roadway users. Complete Streets Advisory Committee In 2008, Council appointed a 3-person study team to research best management practices of successful bicycle/pedestrian committees and programs, and to recommend the format, scope, and responsibilities of a formal committee. The study team evaluated and discussed several options, and in January 2009, recommended to Council the formation of a Redwood City Complete Streets Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee), with an emphasis on traditionally under-represented users such as bicyclists and pedestrians. Forming an Advisory Committee will establish a community body to 1) help facilitate Complete Streets transportation options in Redwood City; 2) provide staff with recommendations for pragmatic and specific user solutions; and 3) serve as ambassadors to help educate, communicate, and promote complete streets to the broader community. In 2009, the creation of this committee was Page 1 of 10