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A. Presentation by Dan Burden: Healthy Streets for Healthy People Community Services Development Director Patterson explained Dan Burden's �� background. Dan Burden made his presentation using a PowerPoint presentation stating that • his journey began approximately 9 years ago; he works about 340 days on the road and is introduced to every level of a community's progress. His presentation involved fundamental changes that towns, villages and major cities are going through across America, showing how all of this emerges into a new way of looking at the value of cities and where we want them to go long-term. Public Comment: Peggy Bruggman stated that she is an avid cyclist who cycles to work, for errands and every other opportunity she gets. She stated that since the City has cut back on street sweeping that the streets and lanes are noticeably dirtier. Over the last month of riding she has experienced finro flats both due to construction debris, such as nails or screws. She asked if a meeting with cyclists in the area might assist in targeting the popular bicycle routes for extra sweeping. Secondly, she asked that the contractors be reminded to sweep prior to leaving the work area each day. She further stated her excitement over the visionary ideas presented. Keith Dahm, Redwood Village Neighborhood Association, thanked Council for the presentation and invited a visit to his street to help with their traffic calming. Regarding Middlefield Road and Woodside, he asked for comments on how to get CalTrans to work with the City on the State regulated and designed intersection. Regarding neighborhood parks within 800 feet, he agrees that residents have ownership to help clean-up as in the area of Stambaugh and Heller where graffiti was removed. He asked how gangs might be discouraged from taking over the area. Pastor Dennis Logie stated the round-about is a wonderFul plan, but challenged the City to install "yield" signs at the round-about in Redwood City eliminate the need to come to a full stop. Council Members asked various questions which included how we might bring the community along with such a concept, what incremental steps should be taken, suggestion of master walk planning the neighborhood and collaborating with the schools. Mr. Burden was complimented on the presentation. Mr. Burden addressed the questions. Recommendation: Information-only. No action taken. � JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND MARCH 28, 2005 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 ORAFT - NOT FOR CRATION