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complete streets policy resolution or through a general plan that complies with the California Complete Streets Act of 2008; and WHEREAS,the Alameda County Transportation Commission,through its Master Program Funding Agreements with local jurisdictions,requires that all jurisdictions must have an adopted complete streets policy,which should include the"Elements of an Ideal Complete Streets Policy" developed by the National Complete Streets Coalition, in order to receive Measure B pass-through and Vehicle Registration Fee funding; and WHEREAS,the City of San Leandro therefore, in light of the foregoing benefits and considerations, wishes to improve its commitment to Complete Streets and desires that its streets form a comprehensive and integrated transportation network promoting safe and convenient travel for all users while preserving flexibility,recognizing community context, and using design guidelines and standards that support best practices. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of San Leandro, State of California, as follows: 1. That the City of San Leandro adopts the Complete Streets Policy attached hereto as Exhibit A, and made part of this Resolution, and that said exhibit is hereby approved and adopted; 2. That the next substantial revision of the City of San Leandro General Plan circulation element will incorporate Complete Streets policies and principles consistent with the California Complete Streets Act of 2008 (AB 1358) and with the Complete Streets Policy adopted by this resolution. Introduced by Councilmember Reed and passed and adopted this 4th day of February, 2013, by the following vote: Members of the Council: AYES: Councilmembers Cutter, Gregory, Lee, Prola, Reed, Souza; Mayor Cassidy (7) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ATTEST: / Marian Handa, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO.2013-018 2