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7.C. - Page 16 of 178 received regarding the traffic flow on Madison Avenue between Myrtle Street and Hudson Street, expressing concern on the narrowness of Madison Avenue and association congestion with moving vehicles, parked vehicles and bicyclists. Responses identified the methodology for evaluating traffic impacts and noted that the narrowness of Madison Avenue had been discussed at traffic calming workshops held in 2018. • Parking - Comments were received concerning parking demand and supply for the whole park (including ball fields and Magical Bridge playground), the adequacy of parking for the project, parking on Hawes Street, and parking during special events at the project. Responses highlighted that parking is generally not a CEQA impact but provided a detailed response of the parking demand and supply during weekday and weekend peak demand and the totality of parking supply between the project site, on -street parking, and parking within the whole of Red Morton Park. • Bicycle Safety with traffic roundabouts: Comments were raised about the safety of bicyclists when maneuvering around the proposed roundabouts, particularly the one proposed at Vera Avenue and Valota Road. Responses highlighted that the roundabout would be designed with sufficient lane widths to accommodate bicycles and be designed to reduce overall speeds and improve sight distance. The CEQA consultant prepared the Final EIR (FEIR) for certification. The FEIR contains minor text corrections and written responses to comments from the public and responsible agencies provided during the 45 -day public review period on the DEIR. None of the input received from the public and responsible agency identified new impacts or changes to the analysis or outcomes of the DEIR. The mitigation measures contained in the EIR are incorporated into the conditions of approval to avoid or substantially lessen significant environmental effects. Therefore, no further analysis is required and there is no need to recirculate a revised EIR with new information. To approve the project, the City Council will need to certify the Final EIR, make certain findings of fact and adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations stating that the merits of the Project outweigh the Project's significant unavoidable impacts. These project benefits include a multi -generational recreational facilities designed to meet the City's growing needs included a re -imagined space for seniors and veterans, a new theatre, a state -of -art wellness and fitness facilities, a new daycare available to the public and flexible multi-purpose rooms and space for non-profit organizations. The VMB/SC building will be designed Net Zero, target LEED Platinum certification, and could provide shelter or operate as an emergency relief center in certain disasters or emergencies. PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notification was satisfied by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting Page 16 of 17 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org 439