HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 14547 (Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update)RESOLUTION 14547
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTING THE SAN RAFAEL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
MASTER PLAN 2018 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 Active Transportation Program 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 Active Transportation Program grants; and
WHEREAS, the 2018 Update to the City of San Rafael Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan was
developed in accordance with all applicable California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the proposed San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update was
presented to and considered by the City Council at a public hearing held on July 16, 2018 at which
the Council accepted public testimony regarding the proposed update; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the recommendation of the Public Works Department, on July 16, 2018 the
City Council approved a resolution adopting a Negative Declaration for the San Rafael Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
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 draft San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan 2018 Update.
I, LINDSAY LARA, 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 on the
16th day of July, 2018 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Gamblin
LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk