HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13133 (Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan 2011 Update)RESOLUTION NO. 13133
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE SAN
RAFAEL BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN 2011 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, the City of San Rafael Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan was adopted in
2002 and provided eligibility for Bicycle Transportation Account grants; and
WHEREAS, the San Rafael General Plan Policy C-4 calls for safety and convenience
for bicyclists in the design of roadways, and more specifically Policy C -4b supports
establishing design criteria for alternative modes of travel; and
WHEREAS, an update to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan must be adopted every
five years in order to remain eligible for Bicycle Transportation Account grants; and
WHEREAS, the 2011 Update to the City of San Rafael Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan
was developed in accordance with all applicable Caltrans requirements; and
WHEREAS, on March 2, 2011, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
unanimously voted to recommend the Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan 2011 Update to
the City Council for adoption; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has recommended approval of a Negative
Declaration for the San Rafael Bicycle/ Pedestrian Master Plan 2011 Update by adoption
of a separate resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael has been a leading agency in the implementation
and construction of bicycle and pedestrian projects in Marin County, and;
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director has issued a complete Streets Directive to
initiate and incorporate in all projects a multi -modal approach that ensures inclusion in
the scope of all relevant, appropriate, necessary and mandated facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San
Rafael does hereby adopt the Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan 2011 Update.
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 Council of said City held on the 4th day of April, 2011 by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Brockbank, Connolly, Ileller, Levine & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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ESTHER C. BEIRNE,
City Clerk