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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 COUNCIL MEMBERS CRY MANAGER ATTESTED MY HANND� THIS /,Crr DAY OF3-