HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13443 (Appreciation Rich McGrath)RESOLUTION NO. 13443
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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RESOLUTION OF UPRECIRT1ON
TO
RICH MCGRATH
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2010, Rich McGrath was appointed by the San Rafael City Council to serve on the Civic
Center Station Area Plan Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Committee was to develop a conceptual Civic Center Station Plan addressing station access and
connectivity, transit -oriented development, accessible design, parking, and pedestrian design; use area
resources and assets to create a functional and attractive transit hub for the north San Rafael
community; and include a multiagency implementation, which it did in collaboration with the
community -at -large; and
WHEREAS, the Civic Center Station Area Plan Advisory Committee met for 20 monthly meetings, held two
community workshops to gather ideas for transportation improvements and housing opportunities
around the station, and to hear feedback on their ideas, made 12 presentations for comments on the
draft plan; and
WHEREAS, Rich. as retired Amtrak employee and Santa Venetia homeowner, helped to inform his neighborhood
about the planning process, served on subcommittees to draft the vision statement and review the land
use chapter of the conceptual plan, worked to protect views of the Civic Center buildings and spoke
up for the interests of Santa Venetia residents; and
WHEREAS, the Civic Center Station Area Plan Advisory Committee's work resulted in a unanimous
recommendation of a conceptual plan that captures the community's vision for creating a vibrant,
mixed-use, livable area supported by a mix of transit opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby
commend Rich McGrath for his knowledge about the Civic Center Station Area, commitment to community
involvement, and enthusiasm for bringing about an improved quality of life in our town, on behalf of the community
and the City of San Rafael.
COUNCIL MEMBERS
/ CRY MANAGER
ATTESTED BY MY HAND THIS 114
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