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6.1.A. - Page 10 and how they are in full support of Complete Streets. She also noted that there is concern at the federal level, with a $1.1 Million federal grant for Complete Streets design along the EI Camino Real within four other cities. They are also working to revise highway design level at the state level. John Langbein echoed Chaplain Logie's earlier comments about making decisions that may be perceived as risky in regards to Complete Streets. He suggested Council consider getting help by having a Complete Streets committee or commission to look at projects in greater detail and that it be made up of the users, motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit users. Rebecca Radcliffe, a resident and past member of the city's Bike, Pedestrian Advisory Committee, is in favor of making Complete Streets an active program as there is still a lot that has to be done. She shared how she and other residents may wish to walk or bike to schools or the park, but it seems too scary or unsafe due to the speed of traffic. She cited examples of the positive and sometimes unanticipated effects of Complete Streets, such as improved safety along Industrial in the Centennial neighborhood. She asked for help to ensure all people can safely get to where they need to go. Adina Levin, a resident of Menlo Park, noted she came here on a bike and primarily commutes via bike and transit. She spoke about the Friends of Caltrain's campaign up and down the corridor for access and land use, her blog, Peninsula Transportation Alternatives, and the processes on how to do this effectively with community. She spoke of two processes from other communities: having a Bike-Pedestrian Advisory Committee or a Complete Streets Commission, as the venues for technical expertise. Jim Luna spoke in favor of Complete Streets and the City's General Plan. He spoke in favor of taking action in regards to the data done on the Farm Hill Boulevard project, making it a safe street for residents, and having sustained leadership to move beyond the current status quo because it has been studied. There is community support to make it a complete street for everyone. Mike Jaconbowsley spoke in favor of Complete Streets. Herelated that he had gone to Washington D.C. years ago to meet with the late Tom Lantos. Although Mr. Jaconbowsley had thought it a complete failure, he later learned that that meeting was instrumental for laying the ground work for support for Complete Streets. He also noted that both Representatives Jackie Speier and Anna Eschoo support Complete Streets. Council discussion included reaffirming Council's commitment to Complete Streets and acknowledging of a lot of the hard work done over the years on this matter by staff and prior Councils. Some Council members disclosed that they will not be speaking to the Farm Hill Boulevard area because they live in that area and wish to avoid any potential conflict of interest. Council discussed traffic calming measures, supporting a suggestion made by former Mayor Diane Howard to work with the neighborhood associations to elicit input. A few Council Members supported a Committee focusing on this matter. One Council Member stated that any proposed lane reductions must come before City Council because they are answerable to the community regarding related concerns and the JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD February 25, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 10