HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 14546 (Negative Declaration for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan)RESOLUTION 14546
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR THE SAN RAFAEL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER
PLAN 2018 UPDATE
WHEREAS, in October of 1998 the City Council appointed a Bicycle and Pedestrian
Committee to develop a San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan; and
WHEREAS, in January of 1999, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee along with
city staff initiated preparation of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the requirements of the of the City of San Rafael Environmental
Assessment Procedures Manual and the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), an Initial Study/Negative Declaration was prepared finding that the proposed San
Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update would not result in a significant
environmental impact; and
WHEREAS, San Rafael Municipal Code Section 2.40.010 “Environmental Matters”, requires a
public hearing for the Negative Declaration be held by the Planning Commission and/or the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, a notice regarding the Initial Study/Negative Declaration prepared for this project
was published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area and mailed to special interest
groups and individuals; and
WHEREAS, copies of the Initial Study/Negative Declaration were made available for a 20-day
review period by pertinent agencies and interested members of the public, commencing on May
9, 2018 and ending on May 29, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update is a policy document that
includes a lengthy list of measures and improvements that will be implemented over time. Prior
to implementation, all projects and actions proposed in the plan will require separate City
approval and/or allocation of funds, as well as CEQA review and clearance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on July 16, 2018 in which any and all
comments were received by interested parties;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Rafael
does hereby adopt the Negative Declaration based on the findings that the Public Works
Department exercised its independent judgment in evaluating the Negative Declaration and the
Negative Declaration has been considered in conjunction with comments received during the
public review period. Based on this review, the Public Works Department has determined, and
the City Council hereby finds, that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant impact on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Rafael
does hereby adopt the Negative Declaration for the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master
Plan 2018 Update.
I, LINDSAY LARA, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of
said City on the 16th day of July, 2018 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Gamblin
LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk