HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13642 (Support Downtown; Holidays)RESOLUTION NO. 13642
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING DOWNTOWN
BUSINESSES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
WHEREAS, Downtown is located in the center of San Rafael and it serves as the `heart
and soul' of the community; and
WHEREAS, Downtown businesses provide employment and they are an integral part of
San Rafael's economy; and
WHEREAS, Downtown San Rafael features a wide variety of unique businesses which
provide one of a kind products and services; and
WHEREAS, Downtown San Rafael provides space for entrepreneurs to start and build
small businesses; and
WHEREAS, Downtown San Rafael provides places to live, work, shop, eat, and recreate
which allows San Rafael residents to `L,ive Life Locally' which helps build community,
strengthen neighborhoods, and nurture friendships; and
WHEREAS, Downtown San Rafael is a mixed use and pedestrian friendly environment
which benefits the environment through a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from
automobiles; and
WHEREAS, Supporting downtown San Rafael businesses helps keep more money within
San Rafael because more of it is re -invested in the local community which benefits the San
Rafael economy; and
WHEREAS, Shopping in Downtown San Rafael during the holiday season helps the
entire San Rafael community through keeping sales tax dollars local, and
WHEREAS, Shopping online may be perceived as anti -social, sitting at a computer all
day is bad for your health, and ordering items from a company named atter a jungle is not nearly
as fun as meeting your local merchants and strolling Fourth Street; and
WHEREAS, Downtown San Rafael offers great special events for all ages during the
holiday season including the Winter 'Vonderrland & Parade of Lights on Friday. November 29:
-Small Business Saturday' on Saturday. November 30: the Heads L`p for Schools fundraiser from
Thursday. December 5 to Sunday, December 8, and the Special holiday Second Friday art walk
on December 13.
NO)X, 'IfIERE:FORE, BE IT RI St)I.VLD that the City Council hereby supports
Downtown San Rafael businesses during the holiday, season.
BE I1' ELiR'11IER RESOLVED that the City Council encourages residents and Nisitors to
explore the unique retail. restaurants, and service businesses located in the Downtown.
BE, IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council encourages everyone to join us
downtown for the upcoming holiday special events.
I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, 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 City
Council of said City held on Monday, the eighteenth day of November, 2013 by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
Colin, Connolly, Heller, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
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ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk