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RESOLUTION NO. 12869
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESENTS THIS
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WHEREAS, on June 16, 2008, Richard M. Lockman 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, Richard, as a canalfront property owner and resident, board member of his homeowner
association, member of the San Rafael Yacht Club, and past member of the committee
for the Canal Neighborhood Community -Based Transportation Plan, helped to engage
members of the boating community in the planning process, and contributed numerous
helpful written comments on the draft documents; 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
Richard M. Lockman for his 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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