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7A Page 154 Redwood Creek. (page 48). Insert in Section 2.3.2.1 Landscaping and Public Space standards: "..... be provided in form of parks, green, plazas and creek access. Redwood Creek is an important community asset and has served as an im octant natural resource throe hout the histo of 19 Redwood City Today most of the creek has been covered and is not available for the public to eniov. The City will consider ways to "daylight" the creek and enhance its natural beaut where a ro riate. Insert at the end of Section 3.6 Precise Plan Implementation Actions {page 105): a) Evaluate and consider potential improvements and Lof creeks in the downtown. daylightinc , 19 ~ b) Designate general zones or areas where green "mini" ar "pocket parks" would be appropriate in the Downtown Precise Plan area or just beyond. A mini-park is defined as a small single-purpose park area usually about '/4 acres in size or less and is used by small children and adults 20 Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation: {page 105) Insert a# the end of Section 3.6 Precise Plan Implementation Actions: a) Consider eliminating the LOS D threshold for downtown traffic so as to deliberately slow down 16 traffic and make the downtown safer and pleasing for pedestrians. This will be discussed as part of the Transportation and Circulation Element in the General Plan Update. b) Establish more of a bike emphasis in the downtown by adding more bikeways bicycle storage facilities and traffic calming measures. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee may further discuss this as part of the 18 Transportation and Circulation Element of the General Plan. c) Further investigate and discuss ways to improve a connection between the Downtown Area and the Bayfront through the General Pian Update_ 1' process. Public Art: (page 105) Insert at the end of Section 3.6 Precise Pian Implementation Actions: Consider formalizing a policy of promoting public art in Redwood City The Civic Cultural Commission will evaluate a "fee 27 for art program" and make a recommendation to the Planning Commission and City Council Review Process: (page 105) Insert at the end of Section 3.6 Precise Plan Implementation Actions: a) Monitor and evaluate the Downtown Precise Plan review process to make sure it is a public process. A monitoring s stem will be established b staff so all reviews and a royals in the 28