HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 9708 (Endorsing Measure A 1996)Resolution No. 9708
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Rafael Endorsing
Measure A on the Marin Countywide Ballot November 1996
WHEREAS, The County Board of Supervisors voted to put Measure A on
the November ballot, and
WHEREAS, Measure A is a quarter cent sales tax measure to benefit the
maintenance, repair and improvement of County and City parks, the preservation
of agricultural lands, and the acquisition and maintenance of open space, and
WHEREAS, 40 percent of the sales tax revenue generated by Measure A will
be distributed to the cities of Marin County for repairing and developing parks and
recreational facilities; for elimingting safety hazards, for providing positive
alternatives for youth; and for maintaining restrooms and other parks facilities,
and
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Commission recommends the City
Council endorse Measure A, and
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Commission recommends the funds be
used for maintenance and facility upgrades and to supplement and increase existing
service levels in San Rafael, and
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Commission recommends the Council
adopt the attached list of current services and project priorities as the preliminary
expenditure plan, subject to annual budget review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
San Rafael does hereby endorse Measure A and approves the Park and Recreation
Commission recommendations for expenditures of the funds.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on the 16 th
day of September , 1996, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Miller, Phillips & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Heller
)E;ANNE M.LE NCINI
City Clerk
ME yor
Albert J. Baro
Counoll Members
Paul M. Cohen
Barbara Heller
Cyr N. Miller
Gary O. Phillipa
Measure A Priorities
Park & Recreation Facility Maintenance - expand the frequency of park
maintenance to improve the level of service in existing San Rafael neighborhood
parks, traffic islands and recreation facilities. Basic park amenities would be enhanced:
clean restrooms, safe playgrounds, and attractive facilities in good repair.
Park Projects - the following is a list of specific park projects ready for funding in the
next two years. They represent a wide geographic base, diverse interests and extensive
partnership base in San Rafael:
Complete Albert Park Renovation
• Bocce Courts - phase three renovation elements
• Lonatese Garden
• elementary age playground
Save Bernard Hoffman Ballfield
Renovate Boyd Park • Playground, bathrooms and picnic facilities.
Help with Falkirk Cultural Center Site Development Plan
Little League, Soccer, Girl's Softball field improvements
Renovate Freitas Park • Water Feature, irrigation system, playground, picnic facilities.
Pickleweed Park • Fields - youth soccer, multi use sports courts, increased security,
park bathroom, picnic facilities, improved parking lot.
Santa Margarita Park • renovate playground, resurface tennis court.
Shoreline Park • South Pond wetlands enhancement and shoreline access.
Summer Student Park Jobs
Tennis Court Resurfacing
Graffiti Patrol in parks
City Open Space Fire Prevention
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