HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13454 (Appreciation Preston McCoy)RESOLUTION NO, 13454
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESENTS THIS
RESOLUTION OF UPRECIdT1ON
TO
PRESTON MCCOY
WHEREAS, Preston McCoy was a representative of the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee in
an ex -officio member status; 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, Preston, as an avid bicyclist and advocate for non -motorized transportation, helped to engage
bicycling advocates in the planning process, spoke from his experience about successful efforts to
plan for improvements in San Rafael, and served as liaison to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory
Committee; 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 Preston McCoy 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.
MAYOR
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