HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13496 (Inside Out-Educational Equity in Marin)RESOLUTION NO. 13496
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE PUBLIC
ART PROJECT BY THE DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY ART DEPARTMENT
ENTITLED "INSIDE OUT -EDUCATIONAL EQUITY IN MARIN" AT THE 580-
BELLAM UNDERCROSSING AND AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS TO ENTER INTO AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT WITH CALTRANS
WHEREAS, Caltrans has a Transportation Art Program that encourages the integration of
transportation facilities into their surroundings to enhance and reflect the scenic, environmental,
and cultural values of the local community: and
WHEREAS, the Dominican University Art Department desires to work with their
students and residents of the Canal neighborhood to enhance the Bellam-580 underpass through a
temporary art installation entitled "Inside Out -Educational Equity in Marin"; and
WIIEREAS, Dominican University has worked with neighborhood organizations on the
proposed art project and received letters of support from Young Moms of Marin, Voces del
Canal, Canal Alliance and the Parent Services Project; and
WHEREAS, at the request of Dominican University, the City of San Rafael applied to
Caltrans for the Transportation Art program for the temporary art installation at Bellam-580; and
WHEREAS, the Caltrans Transportation Art Program requires a support resolution from
the local government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby supports the
temporary Inside Out art installation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council thanks Dominican University Art
Department for coming off the campus to engage with community partners and bring art to a
neglected area for the benefit of San Rafael residents, businesses, and visitors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take immediate effect upon
adoption.
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 City
Council of said City held on Tuesday, the nineteenth day of February, 2013 by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Colin, Connolly, Heller, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk