HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 12867 (Appreciation Anne Laird-Blanton)RESOLUTION NO. 12867
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESENTS THIS
R830LIITION OF APPRECIATION
TO
ANNE LAIRD-BLANTON
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2008, Anne Laird -Blanton was appointed by the San Rafael City
Council to serve on the Canalfront Advisory Committee as part of the Canalfront
Conceptual Design Plan project; and
WHEREAS, the Canalfront Advisory Committee was responsible for developing a
recommended plan to identify the Bay Trail alignment from the Pickleweed
Community Center to Pt. San Pedro Road, public access to and along the Canal,
a crossing between the north and south sides of the Canal, and design guidelines
for new buildings on the waterfront, which it did in collaboration with the
community -at -large; and
WHEREAS, the Canalfront Advisory Committee hosted seven focus groups on October 1,
2008, held a community workshop in October 2008 to hear ideas for
improvements along the waterfront, held a community workshop in March 2009
for feedback on three alternative plans, made 18 presentations during summer
2009 for comments on the draft plan, and agreed on short term and long term
actions the City of San Rafael should pursue to implement the community's vision
for the Canalfront; and
WHEREAS, Anne, as an architect, Spinnaker Point resident, graduate of the San Rafael
Planning Academy, and participant in numerous civic design projects, helped to
engage residents and the design community in the planning process, and in
particular organizing a focus group with local architects to review the draft design
guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Canalfront Advisory Committee's work resulted in a unanimous
recommendation of a conceptual plan and design guidelines that capture the
community's vision for a beautiful and enjoyable pathway around the Canal, and
that focus City actions and inspire the community to action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby commend
Anne Laird -Blanton for her knowledge about the Canalfront, 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.
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