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6.1.A. - Page 11 Council should be the body making those types of decisions. One Council Member was very pleased with the reduction in accidents, and the need to do more to further than that. There was a request for more such statistics particularly in regards to the major intersections; there is a difference for main and arterial streets that may affect the whole city, particularly if it connects to a freeway. There was some discussion about the challenges related to hillsides and how safety is an absolute concern with too many recent tragedies occurring. Council was appreciative of all the input received on projects from multiple sources, such as from the General Plan or via City Manager updates. It was mentioned that there is a need to bring people together with different levels of expertise and help with more effective outreach so that it would ideally have a broader view beyond those directly impacted in a specific neighborhood. There was mention for the need of criteria to look at, similar to what is in the staff report, to help with making decisions. Council also discussed exploring other transportation mode opportunities and impacts on users; community meetings as opportunities to educate the community and to gauge their reactions; do a broad survey for data as opposed to just canvassing certain neighborhoods. One Council Member suggested using PCRC (Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center) for facilitated meetings and consider an iterative approach as suggested by a speaker. For this Council Member, the long-term goals include more connectivity, increasing safety and promoting walking between schools, senior centers and other places as well as decreasing accidents. It was noted that Redwood City has been doing this work for about 20 years with 22 projects, about 15 years longer than the State mandated Complete Streets as a state bill in 2008 and how transportation has been one of City Council's strategic initiatives for over 15 years and part of the General Plan. Council Members Pierce and Bain were mentioned as those who were very active in these efforts. Council also mentioned the Capital Improvements Projects process and how it allows staff and Council to stay on top of this important issue. The area of Redwood Shores was discussed. There are two elementary schools there and take part in the Safe Routes to School program. Also, Council Member Foust and Vice Mayor Gee have been active in the Redwood Shores Associations for a long time. Council discussed citywide and regional impacts for the five listed streets: Farm Hill Boulevard, Jefferson Avenue, Brewster Avenue, Broadway Street and Middlefield Road. They looked at Farm Hill Boulevard as an arterial to two freeways. It was noted this is a unique situation and not many other cities' exit off of 280 with a direct way to get to EI Camino Real or to main the part of town. It was questionable if Farm Hill Boulevard needs to be an arterial and if Alameda de Las Pulgas can be an alternative route to drive. Council reiterated its support for the Complete Streets policy with safety being a priority. One Council Member opined that there is no need for a committee when staff has already been doing a good job in engaging the community. One Council Member asked that pedestrian and bike groups help promote safety on their part by also paying attention to traffic signals and stop signs and to respect each other. One Council JOINT CITY COUNCIUSUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD February 25, 2013 MEETING MINUTES PAGE 11